in tibia; note X ref: restricted to anterior muscle
Scope Note
Rapid swelling, increased tension, pain, and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg, often following excessive PHYSICAL EXERTION.
Entry Term(s)
Anterior Tibial Syndrome
Previous Indexing
Muscular Diseases (1966-1971)
Tibia (1966-1971)
Vascular Diseases (1966-1971)
Public MeSH Note
91,72-80; was see under COMPARTMENT SYNDROMES 1981-90; was heading 1972-80
History Note
91(81)72; was see under COMPARTMENT SYNDROMES 1981-90; was heading 1972-80
Rapid swelling, increased tension, pain, and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg, often following excessive PHYSICAL EXERTION.