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Anterior Compartment Syndrome

Medical Definition: Rapid swelling, increased tension, pain, and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg, often following excessive exertion.
Guide Notes: in tibia; note X ref: restricted to anterior muscle
Previously Indexed: Muscular Diseases (1966-1971),Tibia (1966-1971),Vascular Diseases (1966-1971)

Anterior Compartment Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms

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