Supraspinatus compartment syndrome
Stahlfeld, K.R.; Parker, J.E.; McClain, E.J.
American Journal of Orthopedics 33(12): 615-617
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1078-4519 PMID: 15641748 Document Number: 574465
Surgical management of supraspinatus compartment syndrome has not been previously reported. A high index of suspicion for severe shoulder pain of unclear etiology coupled with MRI is necessary for diagnosis. Prompt decompression to avoid irreversible ischemia is warranted. Perhaps mild ischemia of the supraspinatus muscle is an unrecognized cause of recurrent shoulder pain.