The consequences of missing an indicated adequate lower extremity fasciotomy can be limb- or even life-threatening. There are also medico-legal consequences to this. This chapter will cover indications for lower extremity thigh and leg fasciotomy, technique, and emphasize how to avoid pitfalls....
While these courses improve surgical knowledge, it is vital to understand retention of these skills and variables associated with successful procedures. While the Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET) course, which includes training in lower extremity fasciotomy (FAS), improves ...
The lower extremity assist in what three areas? Functional mobilityAmbulationWeight-shifting Where is the patella located quadriceps tendon What joint are in the knee? FemorotibialFemoropatellar What bone is NOT included in the knee? fibula What ligaments are in the knee? 1. Medial Collateral Ligam...
This chapter describes the surgical procedure for two-incision four-compartment lower extremity fasciotomy. The text includes an introduction that outlines the indications, risks, alternatives, essential steps, needed equipment, and variations in technique. This introduction is followed by a template ...
We hypothesize that a training course including lower extremity fasciotomy will improve knowledge of surgical landmarks, anatomical structures, and procedure time.Evan GarofaloStacy ShackelfordValerie L. ShalinKristy PughHegang ChenJason PasleyBabak Sarani...
Lower Extremity Fasciotomy: Indications and Techniquedoi:10.1007/s40719-014-0002-7Mark Bowyer
Mathis JE, Schwartz BE, Lester JD, et al Effect of lower extremity fasciotomy length on intracompartmental pressure in an animal model of compartment syndrome: the importance of achieving a minimum of 90% fascial release. Am J Sports Med. 2015 Jan; 43(1):75-8....
Lower-extremity compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening event necessitating emergent treatment using fasciotomy. Recurrent compartment syndrome is rare and has only been reported after trauma and in conjunction with underlying connective tissue disorders. In this report, we present a case of recurrent...
Introduction Lower extremity (LE) injury with compartment syndrome (CS) is common in combat casualties requiring prompt recognition and early and aggressive fasciotomy for optimal outcomes. Otherwise well trained surgeons, may have little experience or currency with this procedure. As recently as 2007,...
Mathis JE, Schwartz BE, Lester JD, Kim WJ, Watson JN, Hutchinson MR. Effect of lower extremity fasciotomy length on intracompartmen- tal pressure in an animal model of compartment syndrome: the impor- tance of achieving a minimum of 90% fascial release. Am J Sports Med. 2015;43:75-78...