Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
OHIP-covered HBOT for crush injuries, compartment syndrome, and acute traumatic ischemias — limiting tissue loss and supporting recovery.
Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
Understanding Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
Crush injuries and compartment syndrome result in severe ischemia (loss of blood flow) to muscles and other tissues. Without timely intervention, ischemic tissue progresses to irreversible necrosis. HBOT is an OHIP-covered adjunct that reduces edema, preserves ischemic tissue at risk, and supports recovery.
Signs & Symptoms:
- Severe limb swelling and pain after crush injury or trauma
- Pain with passive muscle stretch (hallmark of compartment syndrome)
- Pallor, pulselessness, paresthesia, paralysis (5 Ps — late signs)
- Muscle weakness following compartment decompression
- Slow healing of crush wound or fasciotomy site
Why Modern Medical
Your Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome Treatment Team
Time-Critical Care
This condition requires urgent intervention. Modern Medical coordinates rapid HBOT access for emergency referrals from across Northwestern Ontario.
Physician-Supervised
A hyperbaric-trained physician is always on site during treatment sessions, ensuring your safety and monitoring your clinical progress.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Treatments are delivered in our new 7,000 ft² facility with Perry Sigma monoplace chambers, big-screen entertainment, and a dedicated sound system.
The Science
How HBOT Treats Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
HBOT delivers oxygen to ischemic tissue beyond the zone of obvious injury, rescuing cells in the ‘penumbra’ — the region at risk of death without intervention. It reduces post-ischemia reperfusion injury, decreases edema, and enhances healing after fasciotomy.
Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome is one of 14 OHIP-approved indications for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Treatment at Modern Medical is fully covered — no upfront costs to patients with a physician referral.
Your Experience
Healing in Comfort
Personal Entertainment
Streaming services on a big screen with a dedicated sound system
Accessible Facilities
Designed for everyone’s use
Physician Supervised
Always on-site for your safety.