A fasciotomy is a surgical procedure a person may need if they have a build up of pressure in a muscle compartment. Learn more about a fasciotomy and what to expect.

A fasciotomy is a procedure where a surgeon cuts your fascia, a thin sheet of connective tissue supporting muscles, to relieve compartment syndrome.

If you've tried other treatments for plantar fasciitis but still have chronic heel pain, you may want to consider surgery. Learn more about the procedure, recovery, and success rates.

Fasciotomy is a surgical procedure where the fascia is incised to relieve the compartmental pressure in patients with the compartment syndrome in the limbs.

When compartment syndrome is due to atraumatic causes, clinicians often have a lower suspicion of index and, therefore, patients may be subject to longer times before receiving fasciotomy.

While endoscopically assisted fasciotomy is technically feasible, we do not recommend its use for the treatment of acute compartment syndrome in the upper extremity.

Dupuytren’s contracture is a disease which impacts one’s fingers and hands. The condition essentially causes the tendons in the hand and fingers to pull, or contract, toward the palm, where ...

Compartment syndrome is a painful condition which occurs from a muscle injury. When a muscle is injured, pressure in the tissues within a closed anatomic space increases. This limits blood flow to ...

A case is reported of chronic exertional compartment syndrome treated by fasciotomy. The decompression procedure was complicated by injury to the saphenous nerve. The importance of accurate placement ...

Do you know which doctor should you consult if you have Fasciotomy. This and other commonly asked questions about this condition.