Compartment Syndrome

1309 Words6 Pages
Compartment Syndrome There are three different classifications of compartment syndrome: acute, acute exertional, and chronic. Some doctors and teachers debate whether or not there are three different types or just two (acute and chronic). Each one is similar in the signs & symptoms and the treatment of injury but differ in the cause of injury. Within these three classifications there are two distinct types: acute and chronic. Acute is where one blow triggers the injury, and chronic is repeated use on a specific area. For this paper and research we are going to focus on the classifications being acute and chronic. Acute and acute exertional are similar in that they require one activity triggering it but should be put in two separate categories.…show more content…
The pain and troubles will go away before you can start the rehab. One thing you can do is try to find a way to cope with the pain or limit the amount of pressure during the activity. Using ointments during games and practices will help with pain. There is no way to prevent this injury because most of the time it comes from another injury or happens only during an activity, but getting early diagnosis and treatment will help with a lot of the complications. A physical exam will reveal if you have compartment syndrome by having pain when a compartment is squeezed, will experience severe pain when you move the affected area (like moving the toes will hurt the lower leg), and will have swollen and shiny skin. A doctor can also directly measure the pressure in the compartment. This is done using a needle attached to a pressure meter into the compartment. The needle is inserted in to the affected area. Depending on the reading will determine if you have compartment syndrome or…show more content…
Rest is the biggest way to recover from compartment syndrome so after you rest and then return to the activity you have to see how much you can do. As long as you have a prompt diagnosis and treatment return is very promising. If permanent nerve damage has occurred then the return time is basically doubled. Depending if the injury is chronic or acute will depend on the type of treatment which will then determine the return process. Chronic compartment syndrome needs more rest time for the pressure to fully heal then the return process will be

More about Compartment Syndrome

Open Document