Final answer:
Compartment syndrome can lead to severe pain, nerve and muscle damage, tissue necrosis, and in severe cases, may necessitate amputation to prevent further damage.
Step-by-step explanation:
Compartment syndrome is a serious condition that occurs when there is increased pressure within the muscles which can lead to muscle and nerve damage and problems with blood flow. The problems resulting from compartment syndrome include severe pain, a sensation of pins and needles, paralysis, infections, tissue necrosis (death of body tissue), permanent muscle damage, and in severe cases, amputation may be necessary.
Without prompt treatment, compartment syndrome can cause permanent muscle damage, and the increased pressure may also prevent blood from flowing into and nourishing muscle and nerve cells. Prolonged lack of blood flow increases the risk of tissue necrosis, which can lead to a loss of limb function or the need for limb amputation to stop the spread of the damage.