TY - JOUR
T1 - Vascular problems of the upper extremity
T2 - a primer for the orthopaedic surgeon.
AU - Phillips, Craig S.
AU - Murphy, Michael S.
PY - 2002/1/1
Y1 - 2002/1/1
N2 - A focused history and thorough physical examination, combined with a working knowledge of the normal vascular anatomy, can help identify most vascular abnormalities of the upper extremity. Technologic improvements now allow accurate diagnosis by noninvasive methods. Most abnormalities can be categorized into one of five major diagnostic groups: traumatic, compressive, occlusive, tumoral (malformation), and vasospastic. Behavioral modifications and pharmacologic agents may improve symptoms. Appropriately selected surgical candidates often experience pain relief and functional improvement.
AB - A focused history and thorough physical examination, combined with a working knowledge of the normal vascular anatomy, can help identify most vascular abnormalities of the upper extremity. Technologic improvements now allow accurate diagnosis by noninvasive methods. Most abnormalities can be categorized into one of five major diagnostic groups: traumatic, compressive, occlusive, tumoral (malformation), and vasospastic. Behavioral modifications and pharmacologic agents may improve symptoms. Appropriately selected surgical candidates often experience pain relief and functional improvement.
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U2 - 10.5435/00124635-200211000-00004
DO - 10.5435/00124635-200211000-00004
M3 - Review article
C2 - 12470042
AN - SCOPUS:0036835904
SN - 1067-151X
VL - 10
SP - 401
EP - 408
JO - The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
JF - The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
IS - 6
ER -