Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in the forearm of a rower

Authors

  • P Volcke Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
  • J H Kirby Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
  • P L Viviers Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
  • J T Viljoen Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJSM.547

Keywords:

Exertional pain, Upper limb, Compartment syndrome, Rowing

Abstract

This case report describes chronic exertional compartment syndrome in the forearm of a professional rower. We consider this to be a rare anatomical location for this type of syndrome. Morever, not much is known about its clinical presentation and the subsequent optimal medical management thereof. 

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Author Biographies

  • P Volcke, Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
    MD, MMed (Sports Med)
  • J H Kirby, Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
    MB ChB, MSc (Sports Med)
  • P L Viviers, Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
    MB ChB, MMed Sc, MSc (Sports Med)
  • J T Viljoen, Campus Health Service and the Centre for Human Performance Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
    BSc (Physio), MPhil (Exercise Sci)

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Published

2014-06-15

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Case Study

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How to Cite

Volcke, P., Kirby, J. H., Viviers, P. L., & Viljoen, J. T. (2014). Chronic exertional compartment syndrome in the forearm of a rower. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 26(2), 62-63. https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJSM.547
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