| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2711954 | PM&R | 2016 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) involves a painful increase in compartment pressure caused by exercise and relieved by rest. The most common site for CECS in the lower extremity is the anterior leg compartment. We report a case of a collegiate athlete with bilateral anterior and lateral leg compartment CECS who was successfully treated with an ultrasound-guided, percutaneous needle fascial fenestration of the affected compartments in both legs and was able to return to full, unrestricted activity within 1 week of the procedure. This case highlights the potential application of this procedure for the treatment of anterior and lateral leg CECS.
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Authors
Jonathan T. Finnoff, Sathish Rajasekaran,