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Compartment syndrome is a serious condition. [5] Increased pressure in a body compartment can harm blood flow and tissue function. [5] [6] [7] If not treated quickly, it may cause permanent damage. [7] There are two types, acute and chronic. [8] Acute compartment syndrome can lead to a loss of the affected limb due to tissue death. [6] [9]
A compartment space is anatomically determined by an unyielding fascial (and osseous) enclosure of the muscles.The anterior compartment syndrome of the lower leg (often referred to simply as anterior compartment syndrome), can affect any and all four muscles of that compartment: tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, and peroneus tertius.
The thickness of the fascia can give problems when any inflammation present in the leg has little room to expand into. Blood vessels and nerves can also be affected by the pressure caused by any swelling in the leg. If the pressure becomes great enough, blood flow to the muscle can be blocked, leading to a condition known as compartment ...
Most often, frostbite occurs in the hands and feet. [7] [8] The initial symptoms are typically a feeling of cold and tingling or numbing. [1] This may be followed by clumsiness with a white or bluish color to the skin. [1] Swelling or blistering may occur following treatment. [1] Complications may include hypothermia or compartment syndrome. [2 ...
Anterior cerebral artery syndrome; Anterior compartment syndrome; Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome; Anterior interosseous syndrome; Anterior spinal artery syndrome; Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome; Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome; Antiphospholipid syndrome; Antisynthetase syndrome; Antley–Bixler syndrome; Anton ...
A fascial compartment [1] is a section within the body that contains muscles and nerves and is surrounded by deep fascia.In the human body, the limbs can each be divided into two segments – the upper limb can be divided into the arm and the forearm and the sectional compartments of both of these – the fascial compartments of the arm and the fascial compartments of the forearm contain an ...
The lateral compartment of the leg is a fascial compartment of the lower leg. ... Additional images. Animation. Fibularis longus (blue) and fibularis brevis (red).
Older people are more likely to develop hammer toes. Women are at higher risk, due to the construction of women's shoes. [1] Injuries to the toes, and being born with a big toe that is short in comparison to the second toe, increase risk. [4] Arthritis and diabetes may also increase the risk of foot deformities. [4]