Compartment Syndrome Definition

kəm-pärt ′ mənt
noun
A condition characterized by increased pressure within a confined space, such as a muscle compartment, resulting in reduced blood flow, pain, and, if untreated, necrosis and functional impairment.
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Noun

Singular:
compartment syndrome
Plural:
compartment-syndromes

Compartment Syndrome Sentence Examples

  • None of the patients had any sequelae of compartment syndrome at 6-month follow up.

  • And the pain will usually be accompanied by the two telltale symptoms of a compartment syndrome - numbness and weakness.

  • Causes Acute compartment syndrome can be caused by unaccustomed exercise.

  • A compartment syndrome is a potentially debilitating condition in which the muscles of the lower leg grow too large to be contained within membranes that enclose them.

  • Untreated compartment syndrome can result in long-term loss of function.

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