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The intracompartmental pressure measurement. After administering a local anaesthetic, a skin puncture is used to test the deep and superficial posterior compartments. A second puncture is used to test the anterior and lateral compartments (shown in the picture). This is performed by redirecting the needle in the subcutaneous tissue.
