Definition Medical Compression Syndrome

Nerve Compression Syndromes: Causes, Treatment

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A nerve compression syndrome can occur when there’s pressure on nerves in the peripheral nervous system. These nerves connect to parts of your body (like your hands and feet) that are farther away from the central nervous system (like your brain and spine ). …

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Compressive syndrome Orthopedics A symptom complex caused by ischemia, trauma–fractures, inflammation or infection of a closed anatomic space, resulting …

Thoracic outlet syndrome - Symptoms and causes

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Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in the space between your collarbone and your first rib (thoracic outlet) are compressed. This can cause …

Spinal Cord Compression | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Spinal cord compression is caused by any condition that puts pressure on your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is the bundle of nerves that carries messages back and forth from your …

Nerve compression syndrome: Causes and areas

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Nerve compression syndrome: Causes and areas Nerve compression syndrome: Definition and treatments What is it? Causes Symptoms by area Treatment Prevention Seeing a doctor Summary …

Compartment Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, …

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Compartment syndrome is a painful condition, with muscle pressure reaching dangerous levels. Acute compartment syndrome is a medical emergency, usually …

Compartment Syndrome - OrthoInfo - AAOS

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Chronic compartment syndrome, also known as exertional compartment syndrome, is usually not a medical emergency. It is most often caused by athletic exertion and is reversible with rest. Anatomy Compartments are …

Compartment Syndrome: Causes, Diagnosis, …

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Compartment syndrome occurs when excessive pressure builds up inside an enclosed muscle space in the body. Compartment syndrome usually results from …

Compression | definition of compression by Medical …

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compression. [ kom-presh´un] 1. the act of pressing upon or together; the state of being pressed together. 2. in embryology, the shortening or omission of certain developmental …