Q: What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted closure, plus physical therapy.

Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Jack Frankeny (Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania) and Dr. Robert Gallo (Hershey Medical Center) answer questions about exertional compartment syndrome and its treatment.

A fasciotomy is a procedure that involves cutting into the fascia, a layer of connective tissue that encases muscles and other tissues. It is done to relieve built-up pressure inside muscle ...

Compartment syndrome is a serious medical condition that results from increased pressure within the compartment of the muscles. It is associated with pain and could ultimately lead to the tissue death ...

A fasciotomy is a procedure where a surgeon cuts your fascia to relieve compartment syndrome. Your fascia is a thin sheet of connective tissue surrounding and supporting your muscles. Compartment ...

MY01 provides the necessary immediate and timely information (1) to aid physicians in monitoring patients at-risk of developing Compartment Syndrome.(2) MONTREAL, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - MY01 Inc.

Treatment of stress fractures in the primary care setting is based on whether the fracture is in a high- or low-risk site. Low-risk sites include the second through fourth metacarpal shafts, posterior ...

Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) is a rare yet potentially devastating condition that arises when increased pressure within the confined fascial compartments of the gluteal region compromises tissue ...

Dear Doctors: What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted closure, plus ...