Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is characterized by an excessive increase in intracompartmental muscle pressures after exercise. Athletes with CECS report pain, pressure, and occasionally neurologic symptoms in the affected compartment during exercise that abates with rest. Although many treatment options have been proposed, athletes often require a fasciotomy to return to unrestricted sports participation. Surgical success rates vary; complications are not uncommon; and after surgery, it usually takes athletes 6 or more weeks to return to unrestricted impact activities. This case report describes a new ultrasound-guided fasciotomy technique for the treatment of anterior leg compartment CECS. The procedure required a 3 mm incision, was performed in the office under local anesthesia, and allowed the athlete to resume running within 1 week of the procedure. Although the preliminary results of this study are promising, further translational research is required before the widespread adoption of this procedure is recommended.
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