The typical presentation of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is that of an athlete with complaints of lower limb or forearm pain. This pain is not related to trauma, but often occurs ...

Intracompartmental pressure testing is considered the ‘gold standard’ for investigating chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) and is the primary investigation used to decide on whether to ...

Acute compartment syndrome occurs when an injury or condition, such as blunt or penetrating trauma, infection, burns, or vascular injury, causes prolonged elevation of ITP. Chronic or exertional ...

The top three are stress fractures, shin splints, and chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS). All result in leg pain worsened with activity. All have a gradual onset. All improve with ...

A case is reported of chronic exertional compartment syndrome treated by fasciotomy. The decompression procedure was complicated by injury to the saphenous nerve. The importance of accurate placement ...