anterior compartment syndromes meaning

• [Medicine]
  Rapid swelling,increased tension,pain,and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg,often following excessive exertion.

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• anterior compartment syndrome:    [Medicine]Rapid sw ...
• anterior tibial syndromes:    [Medicine]Rapid sw ...

Examples

1. It is important to distinguish between the two, as shin splints rarely causes serious health problems, while Anterior Compartment Syndrome can lead to irreversible damage.