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Treatment

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The general treatment of running injuries applies,but the immediate treatment is RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation).

  • nonsurgical measures of CECS of the lower extremity include:

    • activity modification and rest
    • intermittent massage with stretching, taping, orthotics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

  • surgical treatment

    • patients with anterior or lateral compartment symptoms tend to have better outcomes:greater than 80% success rate as compared with deep posterior CECS, which has a success rate of about 50%
    • postoperative care includes an approximate 12-week rehabilitation starting with protection and mobility, early light strengthening, scar massage with mobility and desensitization, progression of strengthening exercises, and concluding with impact and sport-specific training

Reference:

  • Brennan FH, Kane SF. Diagnosis, treatment options, and rehabilitation of chronic lower leg exertional compartment syndrome. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2003;2:247-250
  • Raikin S, Venkat R, Vitanzo P. Bilateral simultaneous fasciotomy for chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Foot Ankle Int 2005; 26: 1007-1011
  • Shah S, Miller B, Kuhn J. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Am J Orthop 2004; 33: 335-341

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