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Compartment Syndrome
Causes of Compartment Syndrome

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated August 29, 2009

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Compartment syndrome can be the result of a variety of conditions. Below are a few of the most common causes of compartment syndrome.

Fracture of a bone

Prolonged compression of an extremity

Post-operative complication

Bruise of a muscle

Anabolic steroids

Major increase in activity level

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