Foot compartment syndrome

Foot compartment syndrome is a recognized clinical entity that has few cons istent clinical signs, except for tense swelling. A high degree of clinical suspicion is necessary to provide appropriate treatment. Invasive direct p ressure monitoring is needed to diagnose foot compartment syndrome. High-en ergy injuries cause foot compartment syndrome, but individual risk factors, such as prolonged venous occlusion and blood dyscrasias, are causative fac tors.