Signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome in the lower extremities include

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Clinical manifestations of compartment syndrome include obvious swelling and tightness of an extremity, paresis, and pain of the affected extremity.Diminished pulses and decreased capillary refill do not reliably identify compartment syndrome because they may be intact until after irreversible changes have occurred.Elevated intracompartmental pressures confirm the diagnosis.

Signs and Symptoms of Compartment Syndrome in the Lower Extremities