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What are the symptoms of chronic exertional compartment syndrome? also what tests can be done to diagnose the syndrome?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Refer to answer: Pain or cramp after excessive exercise with lower extremity. Muscle are usually tight and some what tender. Test to do compartment measurement soon after exercise or can measure the muscle enzyme CPK in blood which is from muscle breakdown and also myoglobin in blood and urine.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Pain with exercise: Generally below the knee. Can be tested with a compartment monitor and a tread meal.
Answered 8/19/2013
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