Pronunciation:
ex-er-shun-al com-part-ment
sin-drome • (noun)
Also Known As:
ECS Examples:
Nancy's leg pain was due to exertional compartment
syndrome. Common Misspellings:
sindrome.
Related Resources:
Shin
Splints Elsewhere on the Web:
Definition:
A condition where the muscles swell against the tough
fascia lining in the leg and cause pain. May require surgery to give the
muscle more space to expand into. Most lower leg pain is due to shin
splints, only rarely due to compartment syndrome.
Related Terms
• stress
fracture
• shin
splints
How
to Prevent and Treat Shin Splints
Including treatment, stretches and strengthening exercises.
Details about the condition, prevention and treatment, from the About Guide to
Orthopedic Medicine.
Compartment Syndrome
Description from Rice University.
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Exertional
Compartment Syndrome
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