Compartment Syndrome​

Compartment syndrome involves increased pressure in a muscle compartment, which is the space between muscles. Swelling that leads to compartment syndrome is most often caused by:

• Traumatic injury
• Surgery
• Repetitive activities such as running

It most commonly affects:

• Lower legs
• Forearms
• Hands
• Feet
• Thighs
• Upper arms

Symptoms

Symptoms vary and can include:

• Numbness
• Weakness
• Pale skin
• Pain that increases over time

If not treated, it is a serious condition that can lead to:

• Muscle damage
• Nerve damage
• Problems with blood flow
• Amputation

Treatment

Advanced wound healing treatments for compartment syndrome, which can often prevent amputation, include:

• Surgery
• Bioengineered skin substitutes
• Systemic hyperbaric oxygen therapy following surgery