Question 1

is it possible to have compartment syndrome and a herniated tibialis anterior?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes whatever trauma caused the herniation of the muscle could also cause compartment syndrome. Or herniation of the muscle could cause swelling of the muscle that leads to compartment syndrome.

Question 2

when dorsiflex both feet 20 times anterior tibialis on left leg becomes tight in a minute and remains tight for hours. might be compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

With compartment: syndrome, you will also tend to have numbness and tingling into your foot. Also it is very painful. You may have a muscle problem on left side, best to have it evaluated by a doctor.

Question 3

can runners get anterior compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Compartment syndrome is an uncommon complication of running. However, it does happen in runners due to stress is placed on the muscles of the leg. If you develop pain that does not get better, or you start to experience the nerve changes (numbness, tingling, or weakness) see a doctor immediately.

Question 4

can sports related anterior compartment syndrome be serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anterior compartment syndrome is always a limb threatening emergency.

Question 5

can you tell me about having a fasciectomy for anterior tibial compartment syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Open muscle sheath: Fasciotomy is done for increased pressure in a muscle compartment. Muscles in the calf are encased in a tough sheath, and if serious swelling occurs, the muscle &amp; nerves can be damaged. Opening the sheath relieves the pressure &amp; is usually done on all 4  compartments of the calf. Often, the open wound requires skin grafting to close.

Question 6

i have compartment syndrome. i'm getting surgery and i have a couple questions. how long are you in the operating room?( hours). i'm having it on one leg and on the anterior and deep posterior compartments. what is the recovery like? thanks in advance

Accepted Answer

Due to exercise : Pressure built up after exercise , usually ant comp. Is released, o r time will be brief and quick recovery with in 6 wks, one other hand trauma related , or  post vascular surgery related  diagnosis may be delayed , need  more extensive  extensive , surgery , wound will take long time to heal may take months to heal.

Question 7

i had scotherapy for a vein malformation about two months ago. i have had extreme calf pain for a whole and we did the pressure test for exercise induced compartment syndrome. the anterior compartment was 124, than 109 than 69. the calf was 25 while sitti

Accepted Answer

GO TO ER NOW: Compartmental pressure as you described will cause myonecrosis and nerve damage.  Compartmental pressure measurement isn't usually a home test -it is  invasive and requires calibration.  I hope you dont really have such high pressure in your ant comp. The pressure you reported is more like your blood pressure.  If you are having sig swelling, pain and lost of pulse - get to the er now.

Question 8

i have a malformation on the front of my leg. i have severe pain and bruising near the calf. exercise makes it worse and so does squeezing it. if i get the test and the test is negative and the doctor still thinks i have compartment syndrome what would he

Accepted Answer

Need to see: You just need to see what they say about this. Are you seeing a radiologist that specializes in vascular problems?

Question 9

is chronic or acute compartment syndrome  hereditary?

Accepted Answer

No: Compartment syndrome is not an inherited condition whether acute or chronic exertional.

Question 10

my sister has compartment syndrome. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Leg swelling/pain: The muscles of the extremities are compartmentalized or occupy spaces of a finite volume anything anything which increases the pressure within these compartments (swelling of muscle, bleeding, persistent external compression, a mass, etc) can impair blood flow into the compartment.  This is experienced as pain as the muscle is deprived of oxygen.

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Is it possible to have compartment syndrome and a herniated tibialis anterior?

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When dorsiflex both feet 20 times anterior tibialis on left leg becomes tight in a minute and remains tight for hours. might be compartment syndrome?

A member asked:

Can runners get anterior compartment syndrome?

A member asked:

Can sports related anterior compartment syndrome be serious?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about having a fasciectomy for anterior tibial compartment syndrome?

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I have compartment syndrome. i'm getting surgery and i have a couple questions. how long are you in the operating room?( hours). i'm having it on one leg and on the anterior and deep posterior compartments. what is the recovery like? thanks in advance

A member asked:

I had scotherapy for a vein malformation about two months ago. i have had extreme calf pain for a whole and we did the pressure test for exercise induced compartment syndrome. the anterior compartment was 124, than 109 than 69. the calf was 25 while sitti

A member asked:

I have a malformation on the front of my leg. i have severe pain and bruising near the calf. exercise makes it worse and so does squeezing it. if i get the test and the test is negative and the doctor still thinks i have compartment syndrome what would he

A member asked:

Is chronic or acute compartment syndrome hereditary?

A member asked:

My sister has compartment syndrome. what does this mean?

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