Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome) 4 Compartments

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Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome)4
Compartments

• Once suspected, anterior compartment syndrome
  should be treated as a medical emergency

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Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome)

• Cause
• Direct trauma or excessive exercise can result in
  hemorrhage swelling inside the compartment.
• Swelling will increase the pressure on the
  peroneal nerve, the veins, and finally, the
  arteries inside the compartment.
• Without arterial circulation, muscle cells will
  become necrotic and die.

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Injuries (Anterior Compartment Syndrome)

• Signs
• Pain even after icing down
• Firmness of the muscle
• Numbness of the foot
• Pain with passive ROM
• Lack of strength

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Injuries (Achilles Tendon Strain)

• Achilles Tendon is the strongest in the body
• Injuries range from a minor strain to a complete
  tear.
• Minor strains should be treated conservatively
  because many strains will lead to complete tear
• Remember Thomson Test for eval.