NCLEX Review on Musculoskeletal Disorders: Compartment Syndrome


NCLEX Review on Musculoskeletal Disorders: Compartment Syndrome


Compartment syndrome: impaired blood flow and nerve dysfunction caused by nerve and blood vessel compression.
Symptoms:
Severe pain
Weakness
Skin color changes
Tests:
Muscular length testing
Treatment:
Surgery
Physical Therapy

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