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Exertional Compartment Syndrome The Bone School

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Location: http://www.boneschool.com.au/lower-limb/knee/other/exertional-compartment-syndrome

Description: Definition - Increased pressure within a closed fibro-osseous space
Aetiology
Seen in athletes, associated with repetitive exertion; calf, thigh and forearm
Anatomy, pathophysiology, DDx, symptoms, investigation, management, results

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Andrew Birchley et al
Institution: The Bone School
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Language: English

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Added: Tue Dec 22 2009