Our muscles and organs are divided into compartments held together by connective tissue. Damage to the compartments can cause a condition called compartment syndrome, which can cause painful swelling.

This week we are going to discuss a condition which occurs in running athletes primarily which is somewhat insidious and behaves in a rather particular way. The chronic exertional compartment syndrome ...

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The compartment musculature appears dusky at surgery, but takes on a healthy appearance within a few minutes of decompressing the fascia. [9] Failure to diagnose the syndrome and manage it adequately ...

Treatment of stress fractures in the primary care setting is based on whether the fracture is in a high- or low-risk site. Low-risk sites include the second through fourth metacarpal shafts, posterior ...

Each of the five different muscle groups in the lower leg is its own compartment. Each compartment is surrounded by fascia. Compartment syndrome is a condition in which the pressure within the muscle ...

Q: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: I'm wondering if maybe I've been misdiagnosed with an injury. I've had shin problems since last October. The pain is on the fronts of both legs, very low ...

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an exercise-related condition that typically affects the lower limbs of athletes, military personnel and recreational runners. It is characterised by ...

This condition is called Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS). Usually when the runner presents to a physician, the exam is normal. X-rays, bone scans and MRIs are typically normal also. If ...