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Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Gauging Pressure
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 ca...
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Published in: | The Physician and sportsmedicine 1999-05, Vol.27 (5), p.101-102 |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | 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. |
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ISSN: | 0091-3847 2326-3660 |
DOI: | 10.3810/psm.1999.05.871 |