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Preoperative view of the upper right extremity.
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An urgent surgical intervention was planned (Fig. 1).
Postoperative view of the upper right extremity.
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The anterior compartment of the arm was relaxed through the incision that continued medially above the elbow (Fig. 2).
Postoperative view of the upper right extremity (15 days after surgery).
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When the patient's infection was brought under control and her general condition became stable, the fasciotomy area was closed on the 15th day without using any grafts (Fig. 3).
Postoperative view of the upper right extremity (3 months after surgery).
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During the follow-up visit in the 3rd postoperative month, the hand, wrist and elbow ranges of motion were full, and the neurological and motor power examinations were normal (Fig. 4).