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Originally Posted by Von Dumbass
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Hmm, here are the causes of compartment syndrome. Anything look promising?
Hmm, he doesn't have a fracture. I don't think he was lying too long in one position. No constricting bandages ... hey, how about anabolic steroid use?
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00204
Conditions that may bring on acute compartment syndrome include:
- A fracture.
- A badly bruised muscle. This type of injury can occur when a motorcycle falls on the leg of the rider, or a football player is hit in the leg with another player's helmet.
- Reestablished blood flow after blocked circulation. This may occur after a surgeon repairs a damaged blood vessel that has been blocked for several hours. A blood vessel can also be blocked during sleep. Lying for too long in a position that blocks a blood vessel, then moving or waking up can cause this condition. Most healthy people will naturally move when blood flow to a limb is blocked during sleep. The development of compartment syndrome in this manner usually occurs in people who are neurologically compromised. This can happen after severe intoxication with alcohol or other drugs.
- Crush injuries.
- Anabolic steroid use. Taking steroids is a possible factor in compartment syndrome.
- Constricting bandages. Casts and tight bandages may lead to compartment syndrome. If symptoms of compartment syndrome develop, remove or loosen any constricting bandages. If you have a cast, contact your doctor immediately.