Compartment syndrome

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title: Compartment syndrome
text: Compartment syndrome is a condition in which increased pressure within one of the body's anatomical compartments results in insufficient blood supply to tissue within that space. There are two main types: acute and chronic. Compartments of the leg or arm are most commonly involved. Symptoms of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) can include severe pain, poor pulses, decreased ability to move, numbness, or a pale color of the affected limb. It is most commonly due to physical trauma such as a bone f
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description: Condition in which increased pressure results in insufficient blood supply
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compartment_syndrome
date created: 2003-05-26T09:08:24Z
date modified: 2024-09-09T18:12:28Z
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