To understand chronic compartment syndrome, an overuse injury that typically prompts pain in the calf, it’s helpful to start with a little anatomy lesson. While most of us don’t think of our bodies as ...

Compartment syndrome arises when elevated pressure within a closed osteofascial compartment impairs microvascular perfusion, risking ischaemic injury to nerves and muscle. Common precipitants include ...

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a condition occurring most frequently in the lower limbs and often requires corrective surgery to alleviate symptoms. Amongst military personnel, the ...