Question 1

is compartment syndrome really bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Compartment  syndrome can causes ischemia, or lack of adequate blood flow to all of the contents in the affected compartment. It can cause permanent damage to nerves, muscles, skin, etc.

Question 2

whats chronic compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Same as exertional: Chronic compartment syndrome is the same as exertional compartment syndrome. It is when the pressure from the muscle compartment in the shin is high. It causes pain in the front of the shin after activity or exercise and it typically is relieved after rest. Some patients report numbness and tingling to the front of the foot as well. It can be experienced in any kind of sport that involves running.

Question 3

hows a compartment syndrome diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Measure pressure: Facial planes in the extremities limit the spread of swelling to separate compartments. If the pressure becomes excessive the function of nerves and blood vessels in the compartment will dysfunction which may result in specific symptoms and signs. The diagnosis and the need for surgery can be determined by direct pressure measurement.

Question 4

what sort of disorder is compartment syndrome?

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Serious: Compartment syndrome is related to the pressures inside muscle groups, generally in the limbs.  These muscles are grouped into large segments, and if the pressures inside them go up, it can cut off the venous or arterial blood flow, thus causing necrosis of the tissues.

Question 5

what is compartment syndrome and is it common?

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.: This syndrome is related to compression of muscle nerve and blood vessel is a compartment. It occur in the forearm and distal lower extremity. Causes range from fracture, to vessel injury, reperfusion, burn, tight cast and bleeding.

Question 6

if i feel heavy, is there a possibility it is compartment syndrome?

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No. : Compartment syndrome is a compilation of symptoms that affect kidney, heart, lungs etc... Most patients with compartment syndrome are in the ICU in terrible condition.

Question 7

whats traumatic compartment syndrome?

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High pressure: After trauma such as a broken bone the pressure in the "compartment" where the bone and muscle are contained can get very high because fluid and blood fill it. It can get so high as to cut off oxygen to the muscles and nerves which can die. It is an emergency that needs to be evaluated by a doctor for possible surgery to release the compartments. Failure to do so can cause loss of use of that limb.

Question 8

how can compartment syndrome be preventable?

Accepted Answer

NOT SO EASY: Compartment syndrome develops when there is extravasation of fluid in area that has "walls"that creates a closed compartment such that the extravasated fluid cannot spread further&it creates tension. When tension reaches a point where it ompromisesblood & nerve supply it becomes an emergency:the compartment syndr &needs to be surgically relieved. To prevent this md needs to make incisions/holes.

Question 9

what is compartment syndrome in the calves?

Accepted Answer

It is when there is : Pressure build up in a particular compartment. The leg has diffeent compartments that houses muscle, arteries, veins, nerves etc. it is dangerous in that the vessels get squeezed and can cause serious issues. The treatment usually involves released the pressure by a fasciotomy which opens up the compartment.

Question 10

how accurate is mri in detecting compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Not test of choice: Need direct pressure measurement

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