What Is Compartment Syndrome? Is A Pathologic Condition Caused By The Progressive Development Of Arterial Vessel

This study source was downloaded by 100000857300661 from CourseHero.com on 11-18-2022 05:29:57 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/124138420/COMPLICATIONS-OF-FRACTURES-SEPT-2018docx/ Complications of FracturesCompartment Syndrome1. What is Compartment Syndrome?Is a pathologic condition caused by the progressive development of arterial vessel compression and reduced blood supply to one of the bodys compartments, typically in an extremity. 2. Describe Fascia:Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves thatmake it almost as sensitive as skin.3. What is in each compartment?Muscle fascia lines the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. It is very fibrous, tough, and nonelastic structure. 4. What happens with expansion or inflammation of a compartment?It can result in compression of the blood vessels, resulting in compartment syndrome . 5. The compression of blood vessels may result from what?It may result from swelling or from a tight cast dressing, resulting in muscle ischemia. 6. How long does it take before irreversible muscle ischemia can occur?It takes about 6 hours 7. Within 24 to 48 hours after irreversible muscle ischemia occurs what else will happen?Paralysis and sensory loss follow, with contracture and permanent disability of