Exercise induced compartment syndrome in a professional footballer

Cetinus E., Uzel M., Bilgic E., Karaoguz A., Herdem M.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE, vol.38, no.2, pp.227-229, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.004630
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.227-229
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Recurrent pain in the lower leg caused by exercise is a common problem in athletes. The main causes are exercise induced compartment syndrome, periostitis of the tibia, stress fracture, venous diseases, obliterative arterial diseases, and shin splints. Exercise induced compartment syndrome is the least common. A recurrent tightening or tense sensation and aching in anatomically defined compartments is pathognomonic. The symptoms are caused by abnormally high pressure in compartments of the leg during and after exercise. In this report, a case of exercise induced compartment syndrome in a professional footballer is described.