Chronic exertional compartment syndrome – an overlooked diagnosis of exercise related leg pain
Ther Umsch. 2024 Dec;81(7):245-248. doi: 10.23785/TU.2024.07.003. ABSTRACT Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an underdiagnosed clinical condition primarily affecting young, physically active people between the ages of 15 and 25. Pathophysiologically, there is an activity associated pressure increase in one or more muscle compartments of the lower leg, usually triggered by sports including running or […]
