ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Paralysis of the affected limb
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Lack of a distal pulse
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Persistent pain after administration of pain medication
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Poikilothermia of the arm
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Detailed explanation-1: -Common Signs and Symptoms: The “5 P’s” are oftentimes associated with compartment syndrome: pain, pallor (pale skin tone), paresthesia (numbness feeling), pulselessness (faint pulse) and paralysis (weakness with movements). Numbness, tingling, or pain may be present in the entire lower leg and foot.
Detailed explanation-2: -Acute compartment syndrome occurs when there is increased pressure within a closed osteofascial compartment, resulting in impaired local circulation. Acute compartment syndrome is considered a surgical emergency since, without proper treatment, it can lead to ischemia and eventually necrosis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Bulging or visible swelling of the muscle. Feeling like the muscle is fuller, swollen or somehow larger than normal. Numbness. Muscle pain that is stronger than you’d expect from the injury. Severe pain when you stretch the muscle. Tightness in the muscle. More items •15-Feb-2021