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   How is chronic exertional compartment syndrome treated?

   • Your doctor may use numbing injections beforehand to help map the affected area and determine what Botox dose is needed. A surgical procedure called fasciotomy is the most effective treatment of chronic exertional compartment syndrome. It involves cutting open the inflexible tissue encasing each of the affected muscle compartments.

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   How do you know if you have chronic exertional compartment syndrome?

   • Results of physical exams for chronic exertional compartment syndrome are often normal. Your doctor might prefer to examine you after you've exercised to the point of bringing on symptoms. Your doctor may notice a muscle bulge, tenderness or tension in the affected area. Imaging studies may include: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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   What is chronic exertional compartment syndrome?

   • Chronic exertional compartment syndrome is an exercise-induced muscle and nerve condition that causes pain, swelling and sometimes disability in the affected muscles of the legs or arms. Anyone can develop the condition, but it's more common in young adult runners and athletes who participate in activities that involve repetitive impact.

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   Jan 14, 2023 · A surgical procedure called fasciotomy is the most effective treatment of chronic exertional compartment syndrome. It involves cutting open the inflexible tissue encasing each of the affected muscle compartments. This relieves the pressure.

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3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesChronic exertional compartment syndrome: current management ...

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   May 23, 2019 · Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an underdiagnosed condition that causes lower and upper extremity pain in certain at-risk populations. Lower-extremity CECS is most often observed in running athletes and marching military members.

   • Author: Rafael A Buerba, Nickolas F Fretes, Sai K Devana, Jennifer J Beck

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   Dec 18, 2023 · Chronic compartment syndrome may come back, especially if you suddenly ramp up your activity level. Ask your provider which kinds of activities are safe to do while recovering. It can take up to a year before you can safely resume intense physical activity.

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   Exertional compartment syndrome occurs when the muscles expand during exercise and the fascial covering around the muscles becomes too tight. Patients then experience an aching pain in the compartment that becomes sharp if they continue activity.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK544284Exertional Compartment Syndrome - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Aug 4, 2023 · Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) occurs in the setting of recurrent, reversible ischemic episodes following the cessation of activity resulting in the predictable decrease in fascial compartment pressures.

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   Dec 12, 2023 · Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome is a condition defined as increased pressure within the muscle and its surrounding tissue envelope resulting in a reduced blood flow, pain, and possible muscle injury within the compartment. This condition can be either acute or chronic.