Chronic exertional compartment syndrome: gauging pressure.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.3810/psm.1999.05.871.
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Abstract
Compartment syndromes are potentially serious problems in athletes. Acute compartment syndrome is an emergency that usually requires prompt surgical treatment. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS), though less serious, is painful and persistent and may halt physical activity, so primary care physicians should be able to recognize CECS in athletes.