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.
Mojave Desert. The Mojave Desert ( /moÊËhÉËvi, mÉ-/, mo-HAH-vee or mÉ-HAH-vee) is an arid rain-shadow desert and the driest desert in North America. It is located in the southwestern United States, primarily within southeastern California and southern Nevada, and it occupies a total of 47,877 sq mi (124,000 km2).