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Compartment Syndrome

Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment

What is Compartment Syndrome?

Compartment syndrome is a condition wherein the compartments of the body usually, legs or arms are unable to receive sufficient blood supply due to an injury. It is a potentially dangerous condition that is caused due to excessive pressure build-up from swelling of tissues or internal bleeding post-injury in the affected area. Depending on the type of injury, it can be acute or chronic.

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What are the causes of Compartment Syndrome?

There are various acute as well as chronic causes of compartment syndrome such as:

  • Crush injuries that may have occurred in the past
  • Burns to the affected areas
  • Tight bandaging over an injury
  • Prolonged compression of the compartment
  • Blood vessels surgery of the arms or legs
  • Blood clot formation
  • Extremely vigorous exercise causing strain on the legs and arms

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