What is compartment syndrome in the legs ?

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I had my leg removed they told me it was because of compartment syndrome, so what is it ?
Compartment syndrome occurs when there is an extreme amount of swelling in an extremity. Typically, this swelling can be the result of infections or burns. The extremity has so much swelling the blood flow is stopped and the extremity may die to ischemia or the lack of oxygen. I burns, the treatment in most cases is a procedure called an escharotomy. In an escharotomy the tissue is cut along the axis of the extremity to allow for expansion an to let the blood flow into the extremity....  (+ info)

Help! I recently had surgery for anterior compartment syndrome and now I have the same symptoms in my calves?

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So far the only symptom I have had is tightness but its the same kind i had in my shins before my surgery. The tightness starts about half a mile into my run and keeps getting worse until the end of my run. As soon as I quit running it goes away. Is it possible that i now have posterior deep compartment syndrome?
the only way to be 100% sure is to see your doctor!!! it does sound like it though--but dont take my word for it
good luck!!  (+ info)

how long does it take for symptoms of compartment syndrome to set in?

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So I'm writing a story and the person develops compartment syndrome after a week. There is no option for surgery. If it is left untreated surgically will this person for sure lose their limb? Can it decrease on it's own and only cause paralysis or nerve damage?
After injury, it can be 12-24 hours.
If left untreated, nerve damage and decreased blood flow will result in necrosis of the tissue and eventual loss of body part.
Email me with the story @ [email protected] I'd love to read it.  (+ info)

Will icing your calves before a soccer game help ease the symptoms of compartment syndrome, and if so, why?

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I have exertional compartment syndrome and just have a few more soccer games before the season ends. I've been told that icing my calves before each game could help ease the symptoms, but I don't really understand why. Also, How long should I ice them before each game? I'm just trying to finish the season before I have surgery to correct it this summer. Thanks to all!
Honestly, I'm surprised they are recommending icing your legs.
Icing the legs will cause vasoconstriction (constriction of the blood vessels) which may actually exacerbate symptoms of compartment syndrome. The ice will also slightly decrease the compartment size to an extent, which would also exacerbate symptoms.

So while I know why icing legs before a game can help some individuals avoid cramping, I don't know that it would help someone with exertional compartment syndrome (decreased compartment size after intensive exercise).

Also, all the cases I've been exposed to have been severe and have required surgery, so maybe because yours is a mild case they are allowing you the ability to play out the season and this is the best way they know how for YOU specifically. Usually icing for 15-20 minutes should be sufficient, but check with the nurse at your physicians office, as they will check with the doctor. (No need to make it worse, right?)

All the best in your soccer, and hope you are able to finish out the season out strong!  (+ info)

How painful is it to get a compartment pressure test?

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Doctors think I have excercise induced compartment syndrome. I had an EMG done on my lower leg to see if there was any nerve damage. I found this test to be excruciatingly painful when they inserted the needles deep within my calf. I have heard the compartment pressure test is very painful. Is it more painful than the EMG? If you've never had an EMG, please try to explain the pain to me. Thanks
I'm a division 1 athlete and may need surgery, so it needs to be verified that I have compartment syndrome (not just the symptoms) before they cut my leg open, and even more importantly, pay for the surgery. Since it is excercise induced, the symptoms are not constantly there.
The test for compartment syndrome is certainly no fun, but is a lot quicker than the EMG/NCV. Measuring compartment pressures requires puttinga needle in the anterior tibial compartment, but many less sticks than the EMG/NCV and no shocks  (+ info)

How do you know if you have compartment syndrome?

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I had surgery on my bunion last July. I am 16 and am very into sports. I am woken in the night from what feels like cramping in the calf of my right leg (the foot that was operated on) and the pain continues for a few days afterwards. I get shin splints when i run, more so on my right leg. I have seen a podiatrist and he suggested Massage therapy or Acupuncture. If i had caompartment syndrome, would wither of these options help?
since you are so into sports, i woul;d go see a sports medicine doctor, i have had compartmnet syndrome twice,i'm 17 and it doesn't sound to me like you have it, but i really think you should go see a sports medicine doctor  (+ info)

I have Anterior Compartment Syndrome in my legs and recently recovered from a stress fracture?

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I still have a large number of shin splints on my right tibia and it still hurts to put pressure on it with my fingers. I'd really like to take a women's kickboxing and self defense class but am wondering if this is a bad idea for my leg. My doctor told me to stay away from running/walking and stick to biking or swimming, but what about this kind of exercise? I really would love to take self defense classes. Help!
If you've fully recovered from a stress fracture, you could do any activities that's not causing pain. DON'T do exercises that causes pain without talking to an expert, this will most likely make the pain worse. It's hard to tell if you get pain from kick boxing, I think you should try it, and see how it goes. The pain from anterior compartment syndrome, usually occurs when running, when your foot strikes the ground, kicking in the air should be fine, but fast movement causing pain is not good. Standing on one leg while kicking may also put too much pressure on the leg you're standing on, causing pain, but usually no pain will occur as long as you stand still.  (+ info)

Has anyone esle had a fasciectomy for anterior tibial compartment syndrome?? Are all of your symptoms gone?

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In 2000, I had a fasciotomy for both of my legs because I had drop foot and was diagnosed with chronic exertional anterior tibial compartment syndrome. Recovery was brutal, but I eventually recovered, only to realise that my symptoms had returned. In 2003, I had a fasciectomy on both legs. I've lost some feeling in both legs as a result and my legs definitely don't feel the same way as they used to. Just wondering if anyone else has had the procedure done and how they were/are post op.
Not being silly, it's a serious question. It's often a problem for runners and other athletes. I lost a lot of feeling in my legs from it - lots of nerve damage.
I run... A whole bunch... But all I got was a nephrectomy...

Exactly what did they remove? (i.s. *ectomy*)

Fasciotomy is brutal... I do not wish this on anyone and you myst be very brave.

Now Fasciectomy sounds even more so. The removal of the fascia... no wonder you have nerve loss...

Watch for the five p's... the signs... You have Chronic compartment syndrome... Right?

Also see a good doc... look around for the best...

The fact that you have this chronic suggests to me that you may want to work with a nephroligist/uroligist to watch them pretty kidneys...

All my best,

Bearded One...  (+ info)

Is anterior compartment syndrome part of Runners injuries? is it quite common?

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Can Mri Diagnose it? Can a runner return to running after surgery?
Best test is to directly measure compartment pressures (needle into muscle) after exercise  (+ info)

Chronic Compartment syndrome of thigh muscles?

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I have been diagnosed with chronic compartment syndrome of the right thigh region, but have not been able to find any surgeon ready to treat me in India. Where can I find such a surgeon? Also, my tests for measurement of compartment pressures etc have not been done. Where can i have such tests?
i can't help you with finding doctors in india, but i have had chronic compartment syndrome in my right calf and the surgery really helps, i do not know how bad yours is but even 2 days after my surgery i could tell the difference. as far as the test goes, you have to have it were there is a treadmill so they can measure your pressures before and after exercise you usually have it done at the doctors office  (+ info)

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