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Is it possible to have compartment syndrome in back and sides of leg near the ankle?

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Yes: Depending of the level of injury you may have compartment syndrome posterior (back) medial (inside) or lateral (outside) of your leg.

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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