Acute Compartment Syndrome

• Acute Compartment Syndrome - Signs & symptoms:

  • Post Trauma:
  • Intense pain (worse when muscle stretched)
  • Feeling of tightness/pressure within compartment
  • Pins and needles/burning
  • Weakness/numbness if more severe
• Acute Compartment Syndrome - Management:

  • Medical emergency: refer immediately to A+E