Systematic review of outcome parameters following treatment of chronic exertional compartment syndrome in the lower leg.
Sanne VogelsEwan D RitchieThijs T C F van DongenMarc R M ScheltingaWes O ZimmermannRigo HoencampPublished in: Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports (2020)
Surgical treatment of CECS in the lower leg results in higher rates of satisfaction and return to activity, compared to conservative treatment. However, the number of studies is limited and the level of evidence is low. Randomized controlled trials with multiple treatment arms and standardized outcome parameters are needed.