In a study by Qvarfordt and colleagues, 14% of patients with leg pain were noted to have anterior compartment syndrome ; compartment syndrome was seen in 1-9% of leg fractures. Compartment syndrome may affect any compartment, including the hand, forearm, upper arm, abdomen, buttock, and entire lower extremity. Almost any injury can cause this syndrome, including injury resulting from vigorous exercise.
Death Valley-Mojave Desert Region Map. These deserts are the home of California's state reptile, the protected desert tortoise. Only the lucky few will see one in the wild but there are many other reasons to explore these landscapes. Check the calendar before planning to camp in this region.
While the eastern Mojave Desert is in general, sparsely populated, Las Vegas, Boulder City and Pahrump, Nevada are located here; along with Saint George, Utah; and Needles, California. The western Mojave Desert on the other hand, supports ten cities, ten smaller towns and a number of smaller communities. The region is collectively referred to as Californiaâs âInland Empireâ and includes Adelanto, Apple Valley, Barstow, California City, Hesperia, Lancaster, Palmdale, Victorville, Mojave and Ridgecrest.