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Title: Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome) 4 Compartments


1
Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome)4
Compartments
  • Once suspected, anterior compartment syndrome
    should be treated as a medical emergency

2
Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome)
  • Cause
  • Direct trauma or excessive exercise can result in
    hemorrhage swelling inside the compartment.
  • Swelling will increase the pressure on the
    peroneal nerve, the veins, and finally, the
    arteries inside the compartment.
  • Without arterial circulation, muscle cells will
    become necrotic and die.

3
Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome)
  • Signs
  • Pain even after icing down
  • Firmness of the muscle
  • Numbness of the foot
  • Pain with passive ROM
  • Lack of strength

4
Injuries (Achilles Tendon Strain)
  • Achilles Tendon is the strongest in the body
  • Injuries range from a minor strain to a complete
    tear.
  • Minor strains should be treated conservatively
    because many strains will lead to complete tear
  • Remember Thomson Test for eval.
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