Diagnosis

Acute compartment syndrome

In case of suspected acute compartment syndrome, go immediately to the Emergency Room, where, after a careful evaluation, doctors will promptly decide on the type of treatment.

Chronic compartment syndrome

The doctor must assess the case thoroughly to exclude other conditions that can cause pain in the same area:

- Tendon pathologies (Ultrasound)

- Stress fractures (X-ray or Computerised Tomography of the leg)



To confirm the diagnosis of chronic compartment syndrome, it is necessary to measure the pressure in the affected muscle compartment. The measurement can be taken before and during exercise to assess the pressure difference.