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How long does it take for compartment syndrome to develop after muscle contusion? what are the symptoms?
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Short: It usually occurs within hours to days after the injury..
Answered 6/1/2014
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Over time does exertional compartment syndrome cause all of the compartments in the lower leg to be affected? Smaller tenser muscles?
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I have terrible pains in my lower legs when I do exercise. Feels like claws into my calves as well as the muscles next to my shins. Speaking to the bio kineticist, she suggested testing for exertional compartment syndrome. Who could test if it ist?
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