Compartment Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Age of Onset
A
Tend to be younger populations- active
2
Q
Male/Female
A
N/A
3
Q
Family History
A
N/A
4
Q
Predisposing Health Risks
A
Local blunt trauma
Crush injury
unaccustomed exercise
increased exercise intensity
5
Q
Onset
A
Gradual onset or can be sudden
6
Q
Palpable/Observation (clinical manifestation)
A
- Pain (severe cramping, tightness; can’t run through the pain)
- Paresthesia- tingling/numbness
- Paresis- weakness (may not be super obvious to them, but they might feel it when they push themselves really hard)
- Palpatory tenderness/hard firm feel when area is being palpated
- Pulselessness- may also be very cold
- Pallor- paleness
7
Q
Aggravating Factor
A
Exercise
Activity
Local Palpation
8
Q
Alleviating Factor
A
Rest
9
Q
Review of Systems
A
N/A
10
Q
ROM/Mobility
A
Pain increased when compartment stretched
11
Q
Symptom Description
A
local pain, paresthesia, weakness
