Risk Factors And Causes Of Compartment Syndrome

Burns

As there are different types of fractures, there are different types of burns. A first-degree burn only affects the very top layers of skin and probably doesn’t put the individual at risk for compartment syndrome. They are painful and may cause swelling, but they heal without scarring. A deeper burn might make compartment syndrome more likely. A second-degree burn affects the deeper skin layers and causes intense pain and blisters as the plasma and fluids from the tissues are released into the epidermis. Though it is quite painful, a second-degree burn also heals without scarring. A third-degree burn is a full thickness burn that damages all the layers of the skin and may reach the bone. The skin may be charred, but there may be surprisingly little pain due to nerve damage. A third-degree burn causes scars when it heals.

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