Compartmental Syndromes

Description: Compartmental Syndromes
A compartmental syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that space. This condition is a cause of major loss of function, limb and even life. It can result from trauma, prolonged recumbancy (in surgery or resulting from drugs or alcohol), or physical activity. It is common enough to affect thousands of individuals each year, yet rare enough that each physician may encounter it only once or twice during his or her career.