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Single incision fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome of the leg: A systematic review of the literature.

Journal of Orthopaedics, 2022
Purpose To review published literature assessing clinical outcomes and complication rates of single incision fasciotomy in fractures of the lower leg. Methods We searched PubMed and EMBASE for articles published through July 5, 2021, using the terms ...
Ali Etemad-Rezaie, S. Yang, Marit Kirklys, Devan O. Higginbotham, A. Zalikha, Kerellos Nasr   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Principles of Fasciotomy Closure After Compartment Syndrome Release.

Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2022
Acute compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency in the extremities resulting from increased compartmental pressure, requiring immediate fasciotomy to resolve muscular compromise.
Shafic A. Sraj, Joshua Henderson, Michelle A. Bramer, Jack J. Gelman   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Bacterial infection of fasciotomy wounds following decompression for acute compartment syndrome (bacterial infection of fasciotomy wounds).

Injury, 2021
OBJECTIVE Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is a serious complication generally requiring treatment with an emergency decompressive fasciotomy. The aim of this study was to identify the most prevalent organisms involved in fasciotomy wound infections, and
E. M. Hines, S. Dowling, Fergus Hegerty, A. Pelecanos, K. Tetsworth   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Two Urgency Categories, Same Outcome: No Difference After “Therapeutic” vs. “Prophylactic” Fasciotomy

The American surgeon, 2021
Objectives Fasciotomy to treat or prevent compartment syndromes in patients with truncal or peripheral arterial injuries is a valuable adjunct. The objective of this study was to document the current incidence, indications, and outcomes of below knee ...
Benjamin Moran, Megan T. Quintana, Thomas Michael Scalea, Joseph E Dubose, D. Feliciano   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Comparison of Treatment Outcomes after Collagenase Injection and Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy for Dupuytren’s Contracture: Objective and Subjective Comparisons with a 3-Year Follow-Up

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2020
Background: This study compared the effectiveness of injectable collagenase clostridium histolyticum and percutaneous needle fasciotomy in the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture. Methods: Patients with a total passive extension deficit of 30 degrees or
Y. Abe
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Early Fasciotomy and Limb Salvage and Complications in Military Lower Extremity Vascular Injury.

Journal of Surgical Research, 2020
BACKGROUND Military guidelines endorse early fasciotomy after revascularization of lower extremity injuries to prevent compartment syndrome, but the real-world impact is unknown.
David S. Kauvar, Amanda M. Staudt, Z. Arthurs, Brandon W. Propper, Lydia C. Piper, J. Rivera, K. Ryan, T. Walters   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Surgery, Needle Fasciotomy, or Collagenase Injection for Dupuytren Contracture

Annals of Internal Medicine
BACKGROUND Surgery, needle fasciotomy, and collagenase injection are used to treat Dupuytren contracture. The treatment decision requires balancing initial morbidity and costs of surgery against its potential long-term benefits over needle fasciotomy and
M. Räisänen, O. V. Leppänen, Janne Soikkeli, A. Reito, Antti Malmivaara, Rachelle Buchbinder, H. Kautiainen, Antti Kaivorinne, Susanna Stjernberg-Salmela, Minna Lappalainen, T. Luokkala, A. Pönkkö, Hanna-Stiina Taskinen, Markus Pääkkönen, Kati Jaatinen, Joona Juurakko, Venla-Linnea Karjalainen, T. Karjalainen   +17 more
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More Harm Than Good: It is Time to Reconsider Prophylactic Fasciotomy in Lower-Extremity Vascular Injury

The American surgeon
Introduction Four-compartment calf fasciotomy (CF) can be limb-saving. Prophylactic fasciotomy (PP) is advised in high-risk situations to prevent limb loss. Calf fasciotomy can cause significant morbidity, particularly if performed unnecessarily.
Appajosula Rao, T. Scalea, D. Feliciano, Melike N. Harfouche   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Endoscopic Partial Plantar Fasciotomy via 2 Medial Portals vs Mini-Open Procedure for Refractory Plantar Fasciitis

Foot & ankle international, 2020
Background: The treatment of plantar fasciitis may require surgical intervention in patients with ineffective response to conservative treatment. There is a lack of evidence regarding the differences in clinical outcomes between the endoscopic and the ...
S. Feng, Run-Lai Song, Aiguo Wang, Qing‐qing Sun, Shucai Zhang   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Fasciotomy

Archives of Surgery, 1981
Fourty-eight fasciotomies performed for conventional indications were analyzed, focusing primarily on the reliability of clinical diagnosis and the effectiveness of the operative technique. Decompression was accomplished immediately after hospital admission or arterial repair in 27 patients and deferred until the appearance of signs and symptoms in 21 ...
D L, Rollins, V M, Bernhard, J B, Towne
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