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'''Compartment syndrome''' is an acute medical problem following injury or surgery in which increased pressure (usually caused by inflammation) within a confined space ([[fascial compartment]]) in the body impairs [[Perfusion|blood supply]], leading to [[nerve damage]] and [[muscle death]] without prompt treatment. | |||
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Overview
Compartment syndrome is an acute medical problem following injury or surgery in which increased pressure (usually caused by inflammation) within a confined space (fascial compartment) in the body impairs blood supply, leading to nerve damage and muscle death without prompt treatment.