fasciotomy

Indications

• compartment syndrome

Contraindications

• snakebite (rarely useful)

Clinical significance

• procedure restores circulation to an area of tissue, muscle

Procedure

• surgical incision of fascia to relieve pressure on an interior compartment

Complications

• nerve damage

More general terms

• general surgery

More specific terms

• decompression fasciotomy
• epicondyle fasciotomy
• foot/toe fasciotomy
• plantar fasciotomy

Additional terms

• fasciectomy