CHRONICLE COMPARTMENTAL SYNDROME OF THE FOREARM IN PROFESSIONAL SPORTSMEN

Introduction. Prospective study based on professional sportsmen who affected from Chronicle Compartmental Syndrome in forearm and its treatment.Material and methods. 32 Chronicle Compartmental Syndrome in forearm were studied in 24 patients. Our selection was composed by 16 men and 8 women. In 8 of our cases both forearms were operated. The age range was from 17 to 33 years of age. Their sportive activity included: 20 professional motorcyclists, 2 wind-surfers and 2 mountainbikers.To demonstrate evidence of Chronicle Compartmental Syndrome we performed a diagnostic test based on the measure of the intracompartmental pressure after stimulating their usual sportive activity. We considered a positive test when the measured an IMP> 15 mmHg after effort. We also performed a dynamometric of their grip and strength of the thumb-index forceps before and after surgery.Results. All 24 patients presented clinical and tests compatible with Chronicle Compartmental Syndrome in forearm during effort activities which rea...