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Details about chronic compartment syndrome
Chronic compartment
syndrome (CCS) is a clinical condition in which increased pressure
within a closed anatomical space compromises the circulation and
function of the tissues within that space. This compromise in circulation
may result in temporary or permanent damage to muscles and nerves.
Compartment syndrome may be acute or chronic. CCS is a condition
of the lower leg in which there is excessive muscle swelling or
increased pressure in the muscles. It can result in pain, swelling,
and motor loss or weakness. CCS
may be considered an uncommon though important cause of exercise-induced
leg and/or foot pain.
All theories
concerning the cause of CCS propose that an increase in tissue pressure
to a critical level results in a compromise in tissue perfusion.
Increased tissue pressure may result from limited or decreased compartment
volume (tight thickened fascia), increased compartment content (muscle
swelling and hypertrophy) or externally applied pressure (taping
or casts). CCS
is an uncommon though important cause of exercise-induced leg pain.
It must be differentiated from the many other common and uncommon
causes of leg pain associated with exercise. If CCS is suspected,
intracompartment pressure testing should be considered. Once the
diagnosis is established treatment options can be considered though
surgical fasciotomy is definitive and curative for those individuals
who wish to continue with vigorous exercise.
Four requisites
are needed to make a diagnosis of CCS: 1) specific anatomic location
(one of the four compartments of the leg or one of the multiple
compartments of the foot), 2) evidence of increased tissue pressure
(patient will relate severe pain & tightness of the involved
compartment and exam will reveal hardness of the compartment to
touch), 3) compromised circulation (pain on passive stretch of the
involved compartment), 4) dysfunction of the nerves and muscles
within the affected compartment (weakness on muscle testing, numbness
of affected nerves on nerve evaluation and gait abnormality). Causes
of Compartment Syndrome are tough fascia surrounds the muscles in
the lower leg. This fascia or "compartment" is slightly
flexible and allows the muscles to swell with exercise. This can
cause pain and tenderness, numbness and tingling in the foot. To
treat the patients who have diagnosed CCS of the leg and /or foot
may decide to live with their problem for conservative or surgical
treatment.
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Disclaimer
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only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It
may not represent your true individual medical situation. Do not
use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease
without consulting a qualified health care provider. Please consult
your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns.
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