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How is compartment syndrome in the legs treated?

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Surgery: If simple it can be treated with rest and elevation. If severe with vascular and neurological compromise then surgery to open and decompress the muscle compartments.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/17/2012

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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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Can someone who has had arm surgery develop compartment syndrome of the leg relatively soon after the arm surgery?

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Can compartment syndrome occur lower in the leg, say, nearer the ankle? Is it easy to differentiate from Achilles issues?

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I'm getting surgery for compartment syndrome. They are going to release all compartments of the lower leg. They are only doin one leg. How long is the recovery? Crutches? Sports?

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