Fasciotomy is a procedure done to prevent severe swelling from damaging a muscle and its blood supply. It is a treatment for
A. myasthenia gravis.
B. muscular dystrophy.
C. compartment syndrome.
D. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
E. multiple sclerosis.
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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