i was diagnosed with stress fractures then shin splints,, but i believe it is this,, i see the ortho doc on wedAnyone know anything about COMPARTMENT SYNDROME of the lower extremities while in the army? symptoms etc...?
Classic shin splints, caused by inflammation of the muscle tendons on the front of your lower leg, usually occur when you suddenly increase the intensity of your exercise regimen. Usually you want to keep moving, but start with low-impact stuff and gradually increase your intensity. Use ice liberally and take ibuprofen.
Stress fractures are most commonly seen in people who pound the pavement a lot, such as runners and basketball players. Rest is key.
Chronic compartment syndrome is caused by your muscles bulging so much during exercise that they cut off their own blood supply. The pain should only come on during exercise and should stop fairly quickly when you rest. Besides the pain, you may also notice a sensation of tightness in that part of your leg. You can try just resting and stretching more, but if nothing else works, you may need a surgeon to go in their and cut the tissue around the muscle so that it has more room to expand.
Any one of these is likely in an infantryman and they can sometimes be difficult to distinguish.
Here is a link that gives thorough information and should answer all your questions, hope this helps :)
http://www.emedicine.com/orthoped/topic5...
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Anyone know anything about COMPARTMENT SYNDROME of the lower extremities while in the army? symptoms etc...?
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