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Compartment syndrome is a condition wherein the compartments of the body usually, legs or arms are unable to receive sufficient blood supply due to an injury. It is a potentially dangerous condition that is caused due to excessive pressure build-up from swelling of tissues or internal bleeding post-injury in the affected area. Depending on the type of injury, it can be acute or chronic.
There are various acute as well as chronic causes of compartment syndrome such as:
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