Researchers of a recently presented study caution clinicians that reliance on a one-time, intracompartmental pressure measurement alone to diagnose compartment syndrome might lead to a high rate of ...

Q: At my last checkup, the doctor measured the blood pressure in both of my arms. Why? A: Your doctor had an important reason: a big difference between the two readings can indicate an increased risk ...

Introduction Chronic compartment syndrome is well recognised, although rare in the forearm. In our chronic compartment syndrome clinic, we successfully identified and treated four cases. This prompted ...

Q: My daughter’s doctor said she might have compartment syndrome. What is this? A: The muscles of the arms and legs are divided into compartments by strong fascial membranes. There are four ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

Our muscles and organs are divided into compartments held together by connective tissue. Damage to the compartments can cause a condition called compartment syndrome, which can cause painful swelling.

Objectives Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is traditionally confirmed by intracompartmental pressure (ICP) ...

Pressure was measured using a slit catheter placed in the deep flexor compartment of the forearm. Pressure, blood lactate, and heart rate were recorded every three minutes and during recovery. Results ...