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Fasciotomy for decompression is suggested when the differential pressure in the compartment of the leg is \u226430\u2005mm Hg. However, compartment pressure measurement is not always feasible. Surgeons often find themselves in a dilemma in deciding the right treatment option for the patient: fasciotomy or conservative management. Since there is no universally accepted reference standard for the diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome at present, there is a need for definitive diagnostic variables so as to not delay fasciotomy in patients who need it, as well as to avoid unnecessary fasciotomies, especially when compartment pressures cannot be measured. In this observational study including 71 patients, based on the compartment pressures of the affected limb, treatment was done either with fasciotomy or conservative approach, and various clinical and biochemical parameters were evaluated in between these two groups. Statistically significant difference was found in the venous blood gas parameters between patients managed conservatively and with fasciotomy (MANOVA, P\u2009=\u2009.001). The results revealed the association of lower venous blood bicarbonate levels (independent sample t test, P\u2009=\u2009.021) and the presence of paresthesia (Fisher exact test, P\u2009=\u2009.0016) with the fasciotomy group. Also, pain on passive stretching of the affected limb was found to be significantly associated with a delta pressure of \u226430\u2005mm Hg in any compartment (Fisher exact test, P\u2009=\u2009.002). 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