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Radial artery injury can lead to forearm compartment syndrome, which is a rare but serious complication of radial line placement for hemodynamic monitoring. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To describe the diagnosis and surgical repair of radial artery injury leading to compartment syndrome after catheter placement.

March 14, 2026Journal for Vascular UltrasoundOpen Access

Radial Artery Injury: Diagnosis and Surgical Repair, Following Catheter Placement for Hemodynamic Monitoring

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MAMakenzie M. Adamo KSKourtney Spencer CMCallen MoonUC Davis Health System

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Case report demonstrates effective diagnosis and intervention for radial artery injury, highlighting critical implications.

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To describe the diagnosis and surgical repair of radial artery injury leading to compartment syndrome after catheter placement.
Conducted duplex ultrasound to assess artery condition and identify issues.
Performed physical examination for symptoms of forearm complications.
Executed urgent surgical procedures including fasciotomy and radial artery repair.
Duplex ultrasound revealed a patent radial artery with signs of a pseudoaneurysm.
Patient experienced significant symptom resolution post-surgery.
The intervention helped prevent irreversible complications like nerve damage.

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Adamo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fbeab39f7826a300c665 https://doi.org/10.1177/15443167261421332

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Radial Artery Injury: Diagnosis and Surgical Repair, Following Catheter Placement for Hemodynamic Monitoring

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