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Rosa Cabrera RN
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Hi Renao,

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I am shocked that the hospital you went to didn't know what compartment syndrome was. 

You may either need physical therapy or surgery in the long run if it doesn't help. 

Treatment options for compartment syndrome include the following:

Surgery

Surgery, called fasciotomy, is the main treatment for CCS. This is done to open the compartment and relieve pressure. The doctor makes a long slice into the fascia to open the envelope of tissue and relieve pressure. It takes about three months to recover. You will have to do physical therapy.

Nonsurgical Approaches

If you decide not to have surgery, your doctor may recommend that you:

  • Stop the activity that is causing CCS and rest.
  • Change your training routine.
  • Do physical therapy.
  • Take anti-inflammatory medications or muscle relaxants.

 

Please ask your doctor for a PT referral if you are not currently going to Physical Therapy. 

 

Here's some more information on compartment syndrome for you: https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/chronic-compartment-syndrome

And just so that you know exactly what they did when they strangled the muscle, here is some information on Rhabdomyolysis: https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/rhabdomyolysis

Let me know if this helps,

Rosa

November 22, 2011 - 4:31am

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