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 ...

The diagnosis of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is commonly delayed due to the poor use of terminology by athletes, and many clinicians, that virtually any pain in the leg is ‘shin ...

This can result in chronic compartment syndrome, sometimes called exertional compartment syndrome. ... which has four compartments (anterior, posterior, lateral, and deep).

Discussion. Both acute exertional compartment syndrome and anterior tibial stress fractures are rare causes of leg pain in young athletes. [1,2] As demonstrated by this case, their combined ...

Chronic compartment syndrome develops over days or weeks. Also called exertional compartment syndrome, it may be caused by regular, vigorous exercise such as running, swimming, or biking.

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is the result of increased pressure in one or more of the 4 compartments in each lower leg. ... so be sure to test the anterior compartment.

Exertional compartment syndromes are increasing in prevalence, especially in those undertaking athletic endeavours. Classically, acute compartment syndrome is the result of crushing or fracture ...

Chronic Compartment Syndrome (CCS), also known as Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome ... (EMG) could assess nerve entrapment, which is also a common reason for anterior exertional leg pain.

Compartment syndrome is a painful condition that happens when pressure builds in a ... Also known as exertional compartment syndrome, ... The syndrome usually occurs in the anterior, or ...