Definition for Compartment syndrome
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1) Compartment syndrome is a limb- and life-threatening condition which occurs after an injury, when there is not a sufficient amount of blood to supply the muscles and nerves with oxygen and nutrients because of the raised pressure within the compartment such as the arm, leg or any enclosed space within the body and leads to nerve damage because of the lack of blood supply. The severity of compartment syndrome can be divided into acute, subacute, and chronic compartment syndrome.
2) Compartment syndrome occurs when excess pressure in a limited space constricts the structures within a compartment, reducing circulation to muscles and nerves.
