One of the U.S.’s most decorated downhill skiers, Lindsey Vonn, revealed she almost had to have her leg amputated because of ...

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, compartment syndrome is a "painful condition that occurs when pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels." ...

Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when there’s a large amount of pressure inside a muscle compartment. Compartments are groups of muscle tissue, blood vessels, and nerves in your ...