Start your low-carb diet by eliminating the most processed carbs and sugars. Completely cut out candies, desserts and sugar-containing beverages, including fruit juices.
This section presents information about some of the possible medical professionals that might be involved with Compartment Syndrome. Ask your doctor to recommend what other types of doctors, physicians, medical specialists, or other medical professionals should be part of the team for your medical issues. See full list below. The following types of doctors or medical specialists may be involved in diagnosis, treatment or management for Compartment Syndrome:
By far the most common cause, however, is fracture of a long bone. Fractures of the tibia and forearm bones account for most cases. Compressive dressings and casts can also cause compartment syndrome, as in the first case reported by Volkmann. Compartment syndrome can occur within any semirigid anatomic space within the body. The lower leg is the site most frequently affected, followed by the forearm. However, gluteal, hand, foot, upper arm, thigh, and back compartment syndromes can also occur.