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 ...

Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized. Signs and symptoms include a history of thigh swelling and/or hematoma and pain after minor injury in a patient who is anticoagulated.

In recent medical practice, one of the most common findings observed in the orthopedic department is of acute compartment syndrome and related disability. The compartment syndrome occurs due to a ...