Compartment Syndrome

| Chronic compartment syndrome | Severe exertional calf pain in young athletes or soldiers | Normal pulses; elevated intra-compartmental pressures after exercise |

What our notes say

• | Chronic compartment syndrome | Severe exertional calf pain in young athletes or soldiers | Normal pulses; elevated intra-compartmental pressures after exercise | (Peripheral vascular disease)
• Neurological status – sensory loss may indicate compartment syndrome or nerve involvement. (Skin and soft-tissue infections)
• Local: abscess formation, ulceration, chronic sinus tract, lymphangitis, compartment syndrome. (Skin and soft-tissue infections)
• | Neurovascular status – intact distal pulses, sensation | Needed to rule out compartment syndrome or vascular compromise secondary to swelling. | (Septic arthritis)

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