RefHelp - NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Signs and symptoms
- Pain
- Pallor
- Parasthesia
- Pulselessness
- Paralysis.
Risk factors
Acute
- Post fracture/crush injury
- Post surgery
- Plaster cast
- Burns.
Chronic (exertional)
- Gradual onset repetitive exercise
- Young runners/cyclists.
Compartment syndrome
Warning
Urgent A&E referral if acute.