Chronic exertional compartment syndrome



Testing for chronic exertional compartment syndrome

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Testing for chronic exertional compartment syndrome

Photo showing testing for chronic exertional compartment syndrome

The best way to diagnose chronic exertional compartment syndrome is by measuring the pressure within muscle compartments. Here, a hand-held portable needle device is inserted into the muscles of the calf to measure the pressure within the compartments of the calf.
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