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Are there alternatives to surgery for exertional compartment syndrome?
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Yes: Most physician would try these first before offering surgery. They usually include see a physcial therapsit. They would try techniques with stretching and going over the activities that trigger it. Also heat and iceing along with elcetrical stimulation therapy can help.
Answered 12/4/2012
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