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What is compartment syndrome?

Compartment syndrome involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels within an enclosed space. This leads to impaired blood flow and muscle and nerve damage.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with compartment syndrome?
What are the symptoms associated with compartment syndrome?
What are the treatment options for compartment syndrome?
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neuropathic pain - Pain Management Community
- Dec 02, 2011
I have posted a few questions over the past year or so and I now have a new set of problems...
Shin Splints - but also pain when resting! - Exercise & Fitness Community
- Apr 05, 2011
I am a college track and field athlete who has been diagnosed with the very common shin spl...
Compartment syndrome? - Ask a Nurse Expert Forum
- Jun 28, 2010
My doctors first thought that I had a Lactic Acid Problem. I have been doing his High inten...
Compartment Syndrome/Testing - Orthopedics Community
- Jun 19, 2010
My doctors first thought that I had a Lactic Acid Problem. I have been doing his High inten...
compartment syndrome - Multiple Sclerosis Community
- Nov 20, 2009
my daughter recently ran a marathon and developed a blister, the next morning (monday) her ...
compartment syndrome - Back & Neck Community
- Sep 25, 2009
I had extensive back and neck surgery in June. Eleven hours on my stomach. The IV in my lef...
do I have Compartment Syndrome - Foot Care (Podiatry) Expert Forum
- Jun 30, 2009
Hi, I'm a runner and a bit confused as to what I did to my ankle. I run only 3 days a wee...
compartment syndrome - Neurology Community
- Jun 06, 2009
I had a fasciotomy for compartment syndrome in all four compartments six months ago. a cou...
Compartment Syndrome - Orthopedics Community
- Jun 06, 2009
I had a fasciotomy done to both my legs. The doctor said that it would take at least 3 days...
Compartment Syndrome Nerve Damage - Neurology Community
- Apr 01, 2009
On Feb 18th I broke my tibia. I had an IM rod inserted that afternoon and was out for the r...
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