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How effective is mri at diagnosing compartment syndrome or chronic exertional compartment syndrome?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Compartment syndrome: is primarily a clinical, rather than an imaging, diagnosis. That said, MRI is very sensitive at detecting signs of compartment syndrome.

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Answered 2/4/2015

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