2023年12月18日 · Compartment syndrome happens when extra pressure builds up inside a compartment and your muscles press against the fascia more than they should. Compartment syndrome can happen to any muscle group, but it’s most common in your: Legs, especially your lower legs. Arms, including your hands and wrists. Feet. Abdomen (belly). Buttocks (butt).

2023年12月17日 · WebMD explains compartment syndrome, a potentially life threatening condition in which pressure builds up in the legs, abdomen or arms, damaging tissue.

2024年2月4日 · Leg Compartment Syndrome is a devastating lower extremity condition where the osseofascial compartment pressure rises to a level that decreases perfusion to the leg and may lead to irreversible muscle and neurovascular damage.

Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) of the lower leg is a time sensitive limb threatening surgical emergency. Late findings of ACS can lead to limb amputation, contractures, paralysis, multi-organ failure and death.

2023年1月16日 · Acute compartment syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure within a closed osteofascial compartment, resulting in impaired local circulation. Acute compartment syndrome is considered a surgical emergency since, without proper treatment, it can lead to ischemia and eventually necrosis.

2023年3月9日 · Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency. A table outlining the emergency evaluation and management of ACS is provided (table 1). The risk factors, diagnosis, and initial management of ACS in the extremities are reviewed here.

Compartment syndrome most often occurs in the anterior (front) compartment of the lower leg (calf). It can also occur in other compartments in the leg, including the thigh, as well as in the arms, hands, feet, and buttocks.

2018年9月29日 · Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when there’s a large amount of pressure inside a muscle compartment. Compartments are groups of muscle tissue, blood vessels, and nerves...

2019年9月3日 · Most practitioners associate lower extremity compartment syndrome with the leg, but other sites including the buttock, thigh, and foot can develop the same pathology.

Compartment syndrome is an increase in pressure inside a muscle, which restricts blood flow and causes pain. If it happens suddenly, it can be serious and need treatment as soon as possible. You can get compartment syndrome in any muscle, but it most often affects the muscles in the lower legs and forearms. Symptoms include: