If CECS is suspected, here are some questions you might want to ask your doctor or surgeon:

1. What makes you suspect exertional compartment syndrome?

2. What are the typical symptoms of ECS, and how do they align with my symptoms?

3. What tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis of ECS?

4. How reliable and accurate are these tests?

5. What other conditions could be causing my symptoms and how can we rule them out?

6. If I am diagnosed with ECS, what are the treatment options?

7. What are the risks and benefits of each treatment option?

8. How successful are non-surgical treatments in managing ECS? And if unsuccessful, when do you consider surgical intervention?

9. If surgery is needed, what does the procedure entail?

10. What are the potential risks and complications of this surgery?

11. What is the success rate of this surgery?

12. What is the recovery process like? How long will it take for me to return to normal activities?

13. Will I need to take any precautions post-surgery?

14. How can I prepare for the surgery to ensure the best outcome?

15. Are there any alternatives to surgery? What are the benefits and risks associated with them?

16. Will I need physical therapy post-surgery? If yes, for how long and how frequent?

17. What kind of symptoms should I look out for post-surgery that would require immediate medical attention?

18. What will happen if I choose not to have this surgery?

19. Can I still engage in the activities that may have caused this issue in the first place after recovery?

20. Will this condition or surgery affect my ability to exercise in the future? If so, how?