Compartment syndrome: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Compartment syndrome: causes. Soft tissue crush injury, Fractures, Circumferential burns, Bleeding, Oedema. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Traumatic causes

  • Soft tissue crush injury
  • Fractures
  • Circumferential burns
  • Bleeding
  • Oedema
  • Reperfusion after arterial obstruction
  • Thermal injuries
  • Electrical injuries
  • Sprains
  • Prolonged pressure

Recreational drugs

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Medical causes

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Iatrogenic causes

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References

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  5. Schmalzried TP, Neal WC, Eckardt JJ. Gluteal compartment and crush syndromes. Report of three cases and review of the literature. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1992; 277:161-165.
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