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Clinical features

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Pain is often described as burning, aching or cramping.

Pain due to chronic exertional compartment syndrome typically follows this pattern:

  • begins after a certain time, distance or intensity of exertion after you start exercising
  • progressively worsens as you exercise
  • subsides within 10 to 20 minutes of stopping the activity
  • over time, recovery time after exercise often increases

Generally is bilateral.

Paraesthesia and/or numbness of leg and foot reported on exertion.

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