Crush syndrome

Also known as: Traumatic rhabdomyolysis

Systemic effects of prolonged muscle compression.

Medical specialty: Orthopedics
Subspecialty: Orthopedics / Trauma
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Reperfusion releases myoglobin and potassium causing renal failure and arrhythmia.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (6)

acute kidney injuryarrhythmiadark urinehyperkalemiahypovolemialimb swelling

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