title: Bilateral exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm: evaluation and endoscopic treatment in an elite swimmer.
abstract: Exertional compartment syndromes are uncommon but can significantly impair athletic performance. This report describes an unusual case of bilateral forearm compartment syndromes in an elite-level swimmer that was able to be treated successfully using a novel endoscopic fasciotomy method.
authors.affiliation: Georgia Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA. jgseiler@gahand.org
authors.forename: John Gray
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Seiler
authors.forename: Kyle E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Hammond
authors.forename: S Houston
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Payne
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ivy
mesh_terms: D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D013550:Swimming; D055815:Young Adult