How to Treat Compartment Syndrome?

Medical Treatment:
Chronic compartment syndrome

Usually, Chronic compartment syndrome is not dangerous, and sometimes can be relieved by stopping the exercise that triggers it and switching to less strenuous activity
Physiotherapy, shoe inserts and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines can help - talk to your GP
Surgery will be considered if your symptoms continue despite the above measures. You will go on a waiting list in these cases, as chronic compartment syndrome is not a medical emergency

Acute compartment syndrome

Acute compartment syndrome needs to be treated in a hospital using an emergency fasciotomy surgical procedure
The doctor or surgeon makes an incision to open the skin and fascia around the muscles to relieve pressure inside muscle compartment immediately
Usually a few days later the wound will be closed. Sometimes it may need a skin graft to cover the wound

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