What is compartment syndrome?
Compartment syndrome occurs when pressure within the muscles builds it can lead to compression of nerves, blood vessels, and muscle inside a closed space. The increased pressure can decrease blood flow and inhibit oxygen from reaching nerve and muscle cells.
How do members experience compartment syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with compartment syndrome*
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Foot drop
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for compartment syndrome*
Who has compartment syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 14 | |
| Female | 27 |