Fasciotomy

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When the pressure is down the fasciotomy is covered with a skin transplant

Fasciotomy is a surgical procedure in which the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure (resulting in loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle). Fasciotomy is a limb saving procedure when used to treat acute compartment syndrome. It is also sometimes used to treat chronic compartment stress syndrome. The procedure has a very high rate of success, with the most common problem being accidental damage to a nearby nerve. Complications can also involve the formation of scar tissue after the operation. A thickening of the surgical scars can result in the loss of mobility of the joint involved. This can usually be corrected through massage therapy.

In additon to scar formation, there is a possiblity that the surgeon may require a skin graft to close the wound.

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