| What are: COMPARTMENT SYNDROMES |
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Compartment syndromes are classified into seperate categories depending on their location. Here are a few examples.
-ANTERIOR
COMPARTMENT SYNDROME •
condition in which swelling within
the anterior compartment of the lower leg jeopardizes the viability of muscles,
nerves and arteries that serve the foot. in severe cases, emergency surgery is
necessary to relieve the swelling and presure. -ANTERIOR
TIBIAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME |