The appropriate approaches for decompression of upper extremity compartments are listed in Table 4. To assess ... with those of compartment syndrome, an additional fasciotomy is done.

A case is reported of chronic exertional compartment syndrome treated by fasciotomy. The decompression procedure was complicated by injury to the saphenous nerve. The importance of accurate placement ...

Visual analogue pain scale improved from 7.4 (range 5–9) before surgery to 2.4 (range 1 ... The procedure is at risk for vascular complications during deep posterior compartment fasciotomy.

The remaining 4 patients, who had a poor functional ... Patients with isolated compartment syndrome who are treated with early fasciotomy can often expect a nearly complete functional recovery.