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.

Fasciotomy is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve the compartmental pressure in patients with compartment syndrome of the limbs. Fascia is a tough limiting inelastic fibrous ...

Results A total of 19 patients were included, with 8 patients (5 F 3 M) in the anterior fasciotomy group (median age 24.73 years) and 11 patients (9 F 3 M) in the posterior fasciotomy group (median ...

Emergent fasciotomy. Given the worsening clinical picture, the patient was taken to the OR for compartment pressure testing and fasciotomy. Surgical technique.

Fasciotomy is done by a general or orthopedic surgeon. 2. What is a plantar fasciotomy? It is a surgical procedure for patients with chronic plantar fasciitis when the conventional treatment fails ...

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 ...

Evidence-based recommendations on needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture. This involves cutting one or more fibrous bands using a blade or a bevel of a needle. This guidance represents the view ...

Plantar fasciotomy is surgery to detach your fascia from your heel bone in order to relieve tension. During the healing process, the connective tissue experiences new growth, ...

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of needle fasciotomy for Dupuytren's contracture appears adequate to support the use of the procedure, provided that normal arrangements are in place for ...