Has anyone heard about the Botox Treatment for Chronic Compartment Syndrome? I have been suffering from CECS about 4 years now. I already had the unsuccessful surgery on my shin muscles. The pain completely came back. I don't want to have a second surgery as it might cause more problems. I am planning to get the Botox treatment, but I am little concerned yet. What should I do now? I really can't live with this pain anymore. I even have pain at rest.
Any insights? Thank you so much!
I had compartment syndrome almost ten years ago and required two different surgeries. Your "shin muscles" are four anatomically separate compartments, each of which has its own fascia and may need to be released. In my case, I needed two separate compartments released.
As far as botox goes, the peer-reviewed literature only has small, preliminary studies with follow up of typically less than a year. I would recommend going back to your surgeon (hopefully one who sees multiple cases of compartment syndrome) and asking more about this type of treatment as Dr. Google and Dr. LetsRun are not going to solve it for you.
Have you had an ABI test to screen for Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome?
Have you had your pressures measured recently?
Dr. Silberman does testing for exertional leg pain in athletes and has treated athletes with botox.
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http://njsportsmed.com/New_Jersey_Sports_Medicine_compartment_testing.html
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