RISK FACTORS FOR CHRONIC EXERTIONAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME IN PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

Van Khoi Nguyen1, , Xuan Kien Nguyen1, Nhat Dinh Vu1
1 Học viện Quân y

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Abstract

Objectives: To identify risk factors of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) in professional athletes. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive, analytical study was conducted on 330 professional athletes at the Military Sports Center from January 2018 to December 2022. Medical history taking, clinical examination, lower-leganthropometric measurements, and assessment of blood pressure and heart rate after exercise were performed. CECS was diagnosed based on Pedowitz’s intracompartmental pressure criteria. Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify risk factors. Results: CECS was diagnosed in 41 athletes (12.4%). Multivariable analysis identified a history of warning symptoms during training, elite athlete level, and increased absolute lower-leg length as independent risk factors for CECS. Conclusion: A history of warning symptoms during training, elite athlete level, and increased absolute lower-leg length are risk factors for CECS in professional athletes.

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