1. Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) of the Forearm
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John W. K. Harrison
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medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Physical examination ,medicine.disease ,Fasciotomy ,Compartment pressure ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Forearm ,Decreased grip strength ,Anesthesia ,Clinical diagnosis ,medicine ,Compartment (pharmacokinetics) ,business ,human activities ,Chronic exertional compartment syndrome - Abstract
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm is an uncommon condition causing transient symptoms of arm pain, decreased grip strength, altered sensation and dysfunction with strenuous activities involving gripping. Symptoms fully resolve with rest. The cause is not known. It is a clinical diagnosis made from the history and a normal clinical examination. Confirmatory testing with compartment pressure monitoring is only indicated if there is any doubt regarding the diagnosis. Treatment is surgery with a fasciotomy of the affected compartment(s). The results for this procedure are excellent in the majority of cases with a full return to sporting activity within 6 weeks.
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- 2019
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