Emergency bilateral fasciotomy with double incisions was performed to release all four compartments. Figure 3 There was evidence of necrosis of the muscles after two days. The incision was left open ...

Another series of upper limb vascular trauma suggested that a prophylactic fasciotomy should be performed when ischemia exceeds 6 to 8 hours. [43] ...

For established compartment syndromes, surgical treatment is indicated. Fasciotomy is the most effective way to diminish interstitial pressures.

A fasciotomy entailing incision of both fascias covering the superficial and the deep flexor compartment is widely considered as the gold standard for invasive treatment.