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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A
Role of intra compartment testing in chronic exertional compartment syndrome: An uncommon presentation of a common syndrome
Author(s): Emmanuel Cuevas, Trey Nettles and Patrick Carey
Abstract: A classic clinical presentation for chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) in an active military service member with exertional pain in the lower legs after increased physical activity but with paradoxical or equivocal intra compartment pressure (ICP) testing. Patient’s symptoms were improved with empiric standard of care treatment for chronic exertional compartment syndrome. This brings to attention, the validity of the CECS gold standard modified Pedowitz diagnostic criteria and how it is tested.
DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2024.v6.i1a.186
Pages: 21-23 | Views: 89 | Downloads: 37
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Emmanuel Cuevas, Trey Nettles, Patrick Carey. Role of intra compartment testing in chronic exertional compartment syndrome: An uncommon presentation of a common syndrome. Int J Case Rep Orthop 2024;6(1):21-23. DOI: 10.22271/27078345.2024.v6.i1a.186
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