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.
When the temperature dropped to a relatively cool 107 degrees on July 12, 2012, Death Valley tied the desert nation of Oman, on the Arabian Peninsula, for the hottest low temperature ever recorded. And in June of this year, Death Valley came within 5 degrees of the 1913 record when saw temperatures reach 129 degrees.