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Pain Decreased Signs Symptoms Compartment Syndrome Characterized Proportion

Front What are the signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome?
Back This is characterized by pain that is out of proportion to the injury, pain on passive strech of muscles within the compartment, pallor, decreased sensation, and decreased power.

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