Anterior compartment syndrome

[Issy T]

I am leaving in 7 day but have been having issues with my leg, just below the knee. Today my Osteo told me he is pretty sure it is compartment syndrome. When I rest it is fine but each time I go for a long walk it starts to play up. I am having treatment, compression stockings, ice and rest and hope that it improves. I am planning to take the first days easy. Has anyone else had is syndrome and how did you manage it on the Camino?

 

[CaminoKris2013]

Don't have any experience with that...but my prayers are that it will be resolved by next week!


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[Issy T]

Don't have any experience with that...but my prayers are that it will be resolved by next week!


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Thanks Kris

Treating it with lots of TLC. Ice, rest and compressions will see my Osteo on Monday before. I leave for a final treatment. Part of the reason for my slow start as I ease myself into the walk.
You must be leaving very soon.

 

[laslomitas]

I am leaving in 7 day but have been having issues with my leg, just below the knee. Today my Osteo told me he is pretty sure it is compartment syndrome. When I rest it is fine but each time I go for a long walk it starts to play up. I am having treatment, compression stockings, ice and rest and hope that it improves. I am planning to take the first days easy. Has anyone else had is syndrome and how did you manage it on the Camino?

Here's a link to an AAOS page on Chronic Compartment Syndrome, also known as Exertional Compartment Syndrome: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00204. A recent study (Van der Wal, W. A., et al. "The natural course of chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the lower leg." Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy (2014): 1-6.) indicates that you are likely to continue to have symptoms even with rest, ice and compression. In short, talk to your doctor about more pernicious symptoms like highly localized pain, redness and swelling. Symptoms like those would be a greater cause for concern and a significant indication that rest on your Camino would be required.

 

[CaminoKris2013]

I leave for Munich tomorrow and Spain on Saturday.


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[OTH86]

You should be able to find massages all along the Camino -- ask around as you go! Good Luck!!!

 

[rubyslippers]

It is nothing to take lightly and I know you would be so disappointed to delay your Camino, but make sure it isn't caused by blood clot or a break or crack in a bone or ligament. If not treated and healed it can cause permanent damage. Kindest regards and blessings. Good luck my friend.

 

[Sraaen]

It is nothing to take lightly and I know you would be so disappointed to delay your Camino, but make sure it isn't caused by blood clot or a break or crack in a bone or ligament. If not treated and healed it can cause permanent damage. Kindest regards and blessings. Good luck my friend.

Very generous advice. Are you an orthopedic surgeon?

 

[rubyslippers]

Very generous advice. Are you an orthopedic surgeon?

Oh, heavens NO! I'm sorry if I made it sound presumptuous but I was a PE major and a sports person all my life. While cheering in college I had a girl friend who had one of these in her thigh from a stressed or broken ham string. It was almost deadly. It can become infected, blood clots can form. It all depends on what has caused it. It can be caused by injury or even steroid use. Just make sure you get a second opinion. The Camino is wonderful, but it is not the place to find yourself with a medical condition, which becomes acute. Physically it can put a lot of stress on a joint, muscle or bone.