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. 2011 Oct 26;36(6):1221–1227. doi: 10.1007/s00264-011-1386-4

Table 1.

Classification of lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome

Classification type Description
Type I Acute lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome
  Subtype A Atraumatic acute compartment syndrome—downhill skiing, surf boarding, weight lifting
  Subtype B Direct trauma to the paraspinal muscles
  Subtype C Secondary to non-spinal surgery—aortic bypass and gastric bypass surgery
Type II Chronic exertional lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome