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Chronic compartment syndrome, often caused by overuse. injuries, is commonly treated at UW Health. In these cases, prevalent among athletes, there is an injury to the muscles. which causes uncontrollable swelling, isolated muscle. cramping and pain that lasts for several hours or days, and. is not relieved by medication or elevation. Dr. Turnipseed. notes that chronic compartment syndrome is often diagnosed.
Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity can arise simply from prolonged direct pressure or abnormal limb positioning. This typically occurs in patients with an altered mental state or those who have had problems from carbon monoxide poisoning, alcohol-induced coma, or drug overdose.