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: Received: 25 February 2024 / Approved: 6 March 2024 / Online: 6 March 2024 (13:03:45 CET)
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Mulvey, M. Exertional Compartment Syndrome and the Development of Preventative Measures. Preprints2024, 2024030357. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0357.v1
Mulvey, M. Exertional Compartment Syndrome and the Development of Preventative Measures. Preprints 2024, 2024030357. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0357.v1
Mulvey, M. Exertional Compartment Syndrome and the Development of Preventative Measures. Preprints2024, 2024030357. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202403.0357.v1
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Abstract
Throughout this paper the effects of injuries on athletes are highlighted in different aspects. Exertional compartment syndrome is a specific injury related to athletes that is thoroughly explored in this paper through an analysis of the anatomy, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of the syndrome. Exertional compartment syndrome is an exercise-induced muscle and nerve condition that causes pain, swelling as well as disability in the affected muscles of the lower leg. This syndrome commonly develops in young athletes involved in sports with excessive running and repetitive impact such as track and field, soccer, basketball and lacrosse. Exertional compartment syndrome is commonly misdiagnosed as other less severe injuries such as shin splints, which is symptomatic of pain along the tibia bone of the lower leg caused by overuse. The misdiagnosis of exertional compartment syndrome allows the syndrome to worsen and intensify resulting in the only effective treatment to be fasciotomy, a surgical procedure to release the pressure within the compartment of the lower leg. There is no definitive protocol developed for patients after fasciotomy is performed. Athletes experiencing similar symptoms after surgery are usually treated for their symptoms rather than the syndrome as a whole, which does not have a high degree of success. The development of a definitive protocol utilizing the techniques of manual therapy, mobility stretching and corrective strength training can improve the adverse effects of exertional compartment syndrome as well as restore functionality to the athlete. Raising awareness of this syndrome in athletics will be effective in treating the athlete early on in order to avoid severe effects and invasive procedures.
Medicine and Pharmacology, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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