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2020 Mar 12


Sports Health

Outcomes of Surgically Treated Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in Runners.

Authors

Salzler M, Maguire K, Heyworth BE, Nasreddine AY, Micheli LJ, Kocher MS
Sports Health. 2020 Mar 12:1941738120907897.
PMID: 32163722.

Abstract

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is primarily seen in running athletes. Previous outcomes of surgical treatment with fasciotomy have suggested moderate pain relief, but evidence is lacking regarding postoperative return to running.