Compartment syndrome
Acute compartment syndrome can be caused by:
In rare cases, it can occur without any obviousinjury.
Chronic compartment syndrome usually occurs in young people who do regular, repetitive exercise such as running or cycling.
The exact cause is unknown.
One theory is that it's caused bytemporary swelling of the muscles during exercise affecting the blood supply to a whole group of muscles.
Find out what compartment syndrome is, what the different types and symptoms are, and how it's treated.
There are two main types of compartment syndrome: acute compartment syndrome and chronic (also called exertional) compartment syndrome. Acute compartment syndrome: happens suddenly, usually after
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