Motorcycle racer with unilateral forearm flexor and extensor chronic exertional compartment syndrome

Michiel Winkes, Joep Teijink, Marc Scheltinga

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Abstract

We discuss a case of a 26-year-old man, a motorcycle racer, who presented with progressive pain, weakness and swelling of his right forearm and loss of power in his index finger, experienced during motor racing. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) of both flexor and extensor compartments of his forearm was diagnosed by dynamic intracompartmental muscle pressure measurements. After fasciotomies, all symptoms were resolved and the patient was able to improve on his preinjury racing skills, without any limitations. A literature review and a surgical 'how-to' for correct release of the extensor and deep flexor compartments of the forearm are provided. 2016 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.
Original languageEnglish
JournalBMJ case Reports
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Publication statusPublished - 2016

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