Biomaterial Database

Subacute anterior tibial compartment syndrome. 1981

D J Stefl, and C J Gudas

Although acute anterior tibial compartment syndrome has been discussed frequently in the literature, there are few reports on the subacute or chronic syndrome. This problem may result from running or strenuous exercise, or even from walking. Additional demands are placed on the muscles of the anterior compartment by exercise, and this may result in varying degrees of symptomatology. Rest, elevation of the limb, and ice packs should be included in the treatment of this condition.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007866	Leg	The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.	Legs
D009132	Muscles	Contractile tissue that produces movement in animals.	Muscle Tissue,Muscle,Muscle Tissues,Tissue, Muscle,Tissues, Muscle
D002908	Chronic Disease	Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed). For epidemiological studies chronic disease often includes HEART DISEASES; STROKE; CANCER; and diabetes (DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2).	Chronic Condition,Chronic Illness,Chronically Ill,Chronic Conditions,Chronic Diseases,Chronic Illnesses,Condition, Chronic,Disease, Chronic,Illness, Chronic
D003161	Compartment Syndromes	Conditions in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the BLOOD CIRCULATION and function of tissue within that space. Some of the causes of increased pressure are TRAUMA, tight dressings, HEMORRHAGE, and exercise. Sequelae include nerve compression (NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES); PARALYSIS; and ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE. FASCIOTOMY is often used to decompress increased pressure and eliminate pain associated with compartment syndromes.	Compartment Syndrome
D005082	Physical Exertion	Expenditure of energy during PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; HEAT produced, or HEART RATE. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included.	Physical Effort,Effort, Physical,Efforts, Physical,Exertion, Physical,Exertions, Physical,Physical Efforts,Physical Exertions
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000868	Anterior Compartment Syndrome	Rapid swelling, increased tension, pain, and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg, often following excessive PHYSICAL EXERTION.	Anterior Tibial Syndrome,Anterior Compartment Syndromes,Anterior Tibial Syndromes,Compartment Syndrome, Anterior,Compartment Syndromes, Anterior,Syndrome, Anterior Compartment,Syndrome, Anterior Tibial,Syndromes, Anterior Compartment,Syndromes, Anterior Tibial,Tibial Syndrome, Anterior,Tibial Syndromes, Anterior
D012420	Running	An activity in which the body is propelled by moving the legs rapidly. Running is performed at a moderate to rapid pace and should be differentiated from JOGGING, which is performed at a much slower pace.	Runnings
D013178	Sports Medicine	The field of medicine concerned with physical fitness and the diagnosis and treatment of injuries sustained in exercise and sports activities.	Medicine, Sport,Medicine, Sports,Sport Medicine