The more symptomatic leg is tested, thus reducing the number of needle insertions. We do not recommend routine investigation of all four compartments and in our experience, patients will typically ...

The approach to thigh compartments may be medial or lateral depending on the area of injury or suspected hematoma. The leg should be prepared ... The vastus lateralis muscle is reflected ...

Treatment is by a subcutaneous fasciotomy of the affected compartments. MTSS is thought to be due to abnormal biomechanics ... Finally other rarer causes of exercise induced leg pain are discussed, ...