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Br J Sports Med 2003;37:452-454 doi:10.1136/bjsm.37.5.452
  • Case Report

Chronic compartment syndrome of the forearm in competitive motor cyclists: a report of two cases

  1. J N Goubier1,
  2. G Saillant2
  1. 1Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Chirurgie Nerveuse Périphérique, Chirurgie de la Main, Groupe Hospitalier Bichat-Claude Bernard, 46 rue Henri Huchard, 75877 Paris Cédex 18, France
  2. 2Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique, Traumatologique et Réparatrice de l’Appareil Locomoteur, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpétriére, 83 boulevard de l’hôpital 75651 Paris Cédex 13, France
  1. Correspondence to:
 Mr Goubier, Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Chirurgie Nerveuse Périphérique, Chirurgie de la Main, Groupe Hospitalier Bichat-Claude Bernard, 46 rue Henri Huchard, 75877 Paris Cédex 18, France; 
 goubjnal{at}club-internet.fr
  • Accepted 25 September 2002

Abstract

Exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm is rare. However, it should be considered in cases of a painful forearm during motorcycle racing. Pressure measurements of all compartments during exercises that simulate the actions of racing confirm the diagnosis. An exertional electromyography may be useful to reveal a nerve compression associated with the compartment syndrome. Fasciotomy of the affected compartments allows relief of symptoms and return to previous activities in all cases.

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