BACKGROUND: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is occasionally observed in the forearm flexor muscles of motocross racers. Long-term results of fasciectomy and fasciotomy for this syndrome are scarce. PURPOSE: To study the long-term effects of 2 surgical techniques for forearm flexor CECS. STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: A database of patients with forearm CECS who underwent surgery was analyzed. Long-term pain reduction (visual analog scale [VAS], 0-100) and efficacy were evaluated using a questionnaire. RESULTS: Data of 24 motocross racers were available for analysis. Intracompartmental pressures during rest, during provocation, and after 1 and 5 minutes of provocation were 15 ± 4, 78 ± 24, 29 ± 10, and 25 ± 7 mm Hg, respectively. Painful sensations in the forearm were reduced from 53 to 7 (median VAS; P < .001). Both fasciectomy (n = 14) and fasciotomy (n = 10) were equally effective. More than 95% (23/24) of the patients were satisfied with the postoperative result after 5 ± 2 years' follow-up. CONCLUSION: Surgical fasciotomy and fasciectomy of the forearm flexor compartment are equally successful in motocross racers suffering from forearm CECS.
BACKGROUND: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is occasionally observed in the forearm flexor muscles of motocross racers. Long-term results of fasciectomy and fasciotomy for this syndrome are scarce. PURPOSE: To study the long-term effects of 2 surgical techniques for forearm flexor CECS. STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: A database of patients with forearm CECS who underwent surgery was analyzed. Long-term pain reduction (visual analog scale [VAS], 0-100) and efficacy were evaluated using a questionnaire. RESULTS: Data of 24 motocross racers were available for analysis. Intracompartmental pressures during rest, during provocation, and after 1 and 5 minutes of provocation were 15 ± 4, 78 ± 24, 29 ± 10, and 25 ± 7 mm Hg, respectively. Painful sensations in the forearm were reduced from 53 to 7 (median VAS; P < .001). Both fasciectomy (n = 14) and fasciotomy (n = 10) were equally effective. More than 95% (23/24) of the patients were satisfied with the postoperative result after 5 ± 2 years' follow-up. CONCLUSION: Surgical fasciotomy and fasciectomy of the forearm flexor compartment are equally successful in motocross racers suffering from forearm CECS.
Authors: Francesco Smeraglia; Federico Tamborini; Leonardo Garutti; Andrea Minini; Morena A Basso; Mario Cherubino Journal: EFORT Open Rev Date: 2021-02-01
Authors: Johan A de Bruijn; Aniek P M van Zantvoort; Michiel B Winkes; Marike van der Cruijsen-Raaijmakers; Adwin R Hoogeveen; Joep A W Teijink; Marc R M Scheltinga Journal: Orthop J Sports Med Date: 2018-03-02