My appointment with Dr. Larson went 10000 times better than with the last surgeon. He wants to cut all four compartments, while the last surgeon only wanted to do the lateral and anterior. The success rate for having the lateral and anterior is 95%, while having all four done lowers to 60%.... But Dr. Larson's success rate is 85% which is much higher than the national average. He is also one of the most qualified in my area, doing around sixty a year. Dr. Larson made both my parents and I very comfortable so we scheduled my surgery for November 19, right after swim season.
My symptoms for compartment syndrome last longer than normal. I have swelling that lasts for days rather than hours. So Dr. Larson scheduled an MRI to make sure I don't have Popliteal Artery Entrapment syndrome.
PAES definition from the live-strong website:The popliteal artery is a small blood vessel located in the back of the knee. While rare, this artery can become compressed or entrapped by surrounding muscles and tissues. This condition can affect either one or both legs. It is most commonly found in teenage and young adult athletes, and it affects males more than females
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