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Zorn Press Conference **Big Injury News: Jason Taylor out for the Cowboys game**

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I just missed the first part of it ... apparently somebody had compartmental syndrome and they had to cut open his leg. :dallasuck

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Jason Taylor is out. They had to cut his calf open and relieve pressure in his leg.

He was kicked in the calf and blood pooled in his leg. Once they cut..the blood drained out and he's fine but he'll miss at least one game.

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First of all I hope he is OK ... second I hope the Redskins can fill in there and still put pressure on Tony Romo sits to pee this week. :dallasuck

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For those that may not know~ probably Taylor should not have been playing period. He went out in the Saints game and then came back in...............

Compartment syndrome is a condition that occurs when pressure builds up within one of the various fascial compartments within the body. Muscle groups of the arms and legs are surrounded by a thick tissue called fascia. This tissue arises from one side of the bone, encircles a muscle group, and inserts on the opposite side of the bone creating an individual compartment for that group of muscle. Blood vessels, nerves, and the encased muscles are present within each of these facial compartments. When swelling occurs, compartmental pressure can rapidly build up as fascia is not readily expandable.

When pressure reaches a certain point within a compartmental plane, it compresses the arteries that supply oxygen and important nutrient to the muscles and nerves. When this occurs, permanent damage to the enclosed muscles and nerves can result. If treatment is not sought paresis, limb loss, or death can occur.

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http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/orthopedicsandpt/a/compartmentsynd.htm

Compartment syndrome is a condition that occurs when pressure builds up within one of the various fascial compartments within the body. Muscle groups of the arms and legs are surrounded by a thick tissue called fascia. This tissue arises from one side of the bone, encircles a muscle group, and inserts on the opposite side of the bone creating an individual compartment for that group of muscle. Blood vessels, nerves, and the encased muscles are present within each of these facial compartments. When swelling occurs, compartmental pressure can rapidly build up as fascia is not readily expandable.

When pressure reaches a certain point within a compartmental plane, it compresses the arteries that supply oxygen and important nutrient to the muscles and nerves. When this occurs, permanent damage to the enclosed muscles and nerves can result. If treatment is not sought paresis, limb loss, or death can occur.

Compartment syndrome can be the result of a variety of conditions. Below are a few of the most common causes of compartment syndrome.

Fracture of a bone

Prolonged compression of an extremity

Post-operative complication

Bruise of a muscle

Anabolic steroids

Major increase in activity level

Symptoms of compartment syndrome include, but are not limited to:

Extreme pain

Tingling sensation in the affected extremity

Tightness and fullness of the extremity

If you believe you have developed compartment syndrome, it is important to see your physician immediately. If symptoms are severe enough a surgical procedure, called a fasciotomy, may be required. If conservative treatment is appropriate, rest of the extremity along with elevation, ice, and anti-inflammatory medicines are an effective management.

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