Practicals · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · General principles and basic techniques
Fasciotomy
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- PI - perform independently (NMC); perform independently (DrNB operative skills)
- Also called
- limb fasciotomy, decompressive fasciotomy
Videos and resources
- VideoSingle and Dual Incision Fasciotomy of the Lower Leg3:49
- VideoFasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg3:14
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“Debridement, Fasciotomy, wound preparations for coverage.” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 20)
“Perform escharotomy, escharectomy and fasciotomy on the limbs and trunk” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 8)