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How To Measure Compartment Pressure in the Lower Leg
Introduction
Compartment pressure is measured to assist in diagnosing Compartment Syndrome . Measurement of compartment pressure is a hospital-based procedure that requires considerable technical skill; an orthopedic or general surgeon is typically consulted. Compartment pressures can be measured in the 4 compartments of the lower leg (anterior, deep posterior, lateral, and superficial posterior). The Stryker®system, a commercially available instrument, is used here. Know what equipment is available at your particular institution. (See also Compartment Syndrome .) 