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What is the definition or description of: compartment pressure measurement?
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Compartment syndrome: The bottom of the leg muscles are divided into 4 separate areas separated by "fascia" or connective tissue. Any injury/inflammation to any area will raise the pressure to that "compartment" of the leg and put pressure on the arteries and nerves. This coyuld become a medical emergency if its bad enough.
Answered 2/1/2015
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