Lower extremity chronic exertional compartment syndrome (LE-CECS) can limit rigorous physical activity, particularly in the US military, and fasciotomy is a potential treatment. Associations between LE-CECS, fasciotomy, and occupational outcomes appear understudied. We studied active-duty US service members to identify whether LE-CECS diagnoses and fasciotomy for LE-CECS predict military service separation.
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