1998•Journal of the American Podiatric Medical AssociationRequires access
Chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the foot. A case report
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Abstract
The author describes a case of chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the foot affecting a 19-year-old male triathlete. Relevant anatomy, subjective symptoms, and clinical examination are discussed. Diagnostic confirmation, as achieved with compartment-pressure testing, is also presented, as is surgical treatment through decompressive fasciotomy of the affected compartment.