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Compartment Syndrome
Treatment of Compartment Syndrome

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

Updated August 29, 2009

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If you believe you have developed compartment syndrome, it is important to see your physician immediately. If symptoms are severe enough a surgical procedure, called a fasciotomy, may be required. If conservative treatment is appropriate, rest of the extremity along with elevation, ice, and anti-inflammatory medicines are an effective management.

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