Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used as ... Late stage Extensive muscle and nerve death has occurred. Fibrous replacement of compartment contents or limb loss is likely.

Thanks to recent advances in nerve repair ... optimize their patients' future upper extremity function. More information: Andrea S. Bauer et al, Early MRI Can Predict the Indication for Surgery ...

Examination of the limb shows the lower and often the middle inner tibial border to be tender. Diagnosis is largely clinical but may be helped by MRI scans. Treatment is initially by physiotherapy ...