What compartment pressures diagnose CECS?

Pedowitz criteria: Pre-exercise above 15 mmHg (normal below 10), 1 minute post-exercise above 30 mmHg (normal below 15), or 5 minutes post-exercise above 20 mmHg (normal below 15). Any one criterion positive is diagnostic.

Conservative: activity modification, stretching, orthotics (limited evidence). Definitive treatment: fasciotomy (surgical release of the fascial compartment). Return to sport: 3-6 months post-surgery with 80-90% success rate.

Shin Splint Compartment Pressure Threshold Calculator

Assess chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) using compartment pressure thresholds. Diagnostic criteria: pre-exercise above 15 mmHg, post 1-min above 30 mmHg, or post 5-min above 20 mmHg.

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