Compartment Syndrome Claims
Compartment syndrome is an increase in pressure inside a muscle, restricting blood flow.
This can be very painful and extremely serious. Compartment syndrome most commonly affects the muscles in the lower legs and forearms. It can come on suddenly, known as acute compartment syndrome, for example after an injury. Treatment of this condition is required as soon as possible by way of surgery to relieve the pressure in the muscle (called a fasciotomy). Without swift surgery, permanent damage to the muscle and nerves in the area can result and amputation may be necessary if the muscle dies.
Claims for medical negligence can arise where there has been a delay in diagnosis of compartment syndrome or a delay in providing the necessary surgery to treat this. Compartment syndrome can also be caused by medical negligence, for example if a bandage or plaster cast is too tight and this should have been avoided.
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