What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of a 62-year-old woman who developed severe arm and hand ischaemia after a hyaluronic acid injection and was successfully treated with a combination of therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
The patient received 6000 units of intra-arterial hyaluronidase, 1500 units subcutaneously, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for three weeks. This combined treatment led to full restoration of blood flow in her upper extremity, with no long-term complications observed.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings cannot be generalized to a larger patient population and require further investigation through larger studies.