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compartment syndrome questions?
after surgery and healing and everything can compartment syndrome move to other parts of the body like from the leg to the ankle? also how does your leg supposed to feel in day to day life after healing and everything like possibly standing all day at work? Is it supposed to feel like pressure is maybe building up and or swelling up in the ankle?
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- Diane ALv 73 weeks ago
That is a question for your doc as they know the surgery and the extent of the original injury. Compartment syndrome (which is an emergency, not just some swelling) doesnt travel as its confined to the compartment, hence its name.
- David BLv 73 weeks ago
Although compartment syndrome is mostly treated in the lower leg, there are other areas that may require surgical treatment after trauma/burns.
The forearm, upper arm, hand, thigh and foot may also have vascular compromise that could warrant surgical decompression.
The treatment of chronic compartment syndrome in the lower leg should not restrict your standing in the work place.
Source(s): Orthopedic residency.
