Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS)
• Diagnosis Of CECS requires patient to undergo the same exertional activity that causes pain prior to physical exam.
• Diagnostic criteria for CECS are:
a) 1 minute post-exercise pressure > 30 mmHg
b) 5 minute post- exercise pressure > 20 mmHg
• Normal resting compartment pressure 0-4 mmHg
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