4. Can surgery be done on both legs at the same time if you have compartment syndrome in both? Generally, surgery is performed on one leg at a time. There should be a minimum of six weeks of time between surgeries to make sure there is complete healing and recovery.
5. When can I expect complete recovery from surgery?The recovery from surgery depends upon the amount of dead tissue present. If the surgeon finds no dead tissue at the time of fasciotomy, then you can expect to have full recovery soon, however if he does then recovery can take approximately 1 to 2 months.
6. Would the compartment syndrome recur after surgery?Few cases of recurrence of compartment syndrome have been reported, however they are quite rare.