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. 2009 Dec;4(4):415-7.
doi: 10.1007/s11552-009-9203-x. Epub 2009 Jun 11.

Exercise induced chronic compartment syndrome of the first dorsal interosseous compartment of the hand: a case report

Rajat Chopra  1 , Mike Hayton, P J A Dunbar
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Exercise induced chronic compartment syndrome of the first dorsal interosseous compartment of the hand: a case report

Rajat Chopra et al. Hand (N Y). 2009 Dec.

Abstract

Exercise-induced chronic compartment syndrome in the first dorsal compartment is an uncommon entity and relatively rare condition which is not very well understood. It is a usually activity-related condition and is associated with decreased function of muscle with intracompartmental swelling. We present a case with proven exercise-induced raised compartment pressure that responded well to surgical fasciotomy.

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The dorsal interossei muscle bulging out on incising the investing fascia.
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