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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
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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.
Answered 6/29/2020
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