Citation

Goubier JN, Saillant G. Br. J. Sports Med. 2003; 37(5): 452-3; discussion 453-4.

Affiliation

Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique, Chirurgie Nerveuse Périphérique, Chirurgie de la Main, Groupe Hospitalier Bichat-Claude Bernard, 46 rue Henri Huchard, 75877 Paris Cédex 18, France. goubjnal@club-internet.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14514541

PMCID

PMC1751369

Abstract

Exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm is rare. However, it should be considered in cases of a painful forearm during motorcycle racing. Pressure measurements of all compartments during exercises that simulate the actions of racing confirm the diagnosis. An exertional electromyography may be useful to reveal a nerve compression associated with the compartment syndrome. Fasciotomy of the affected compartments allows relief of symptoms and return to previous activities in all cases.

Language: en