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Possible chronic exertional compartment syndrome in runner. 3 weeks rest physiotherapist says legs still feel really tight. options? management ideas

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Compartment syndrome: The only way to exclude this is to place a needle catheter after exercise to measure compartment pressures in the legs. There are 4 compartments in the leg, below the knees. Orthopedic surgeons do these measurements with a Stryker instrument.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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A member asked:

Possible chronic exertional compartment syndrome in runner. 3 weeks rest physiotherapist says legs still feel really tight. options? management ideas

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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