Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized ... The iliotibial band is incised for the length of the incision. The vastus lateralis muscle is reflected superiorly and medially ...

A diagnosis of acute anterior compartment syndrome of the right thigh was made, and the patient gave consent for immediate fasciotomy. The surgical approach was through a lateral skin incision as ...

Limited-incision fasciotomy has not been shown ... we do not recommend its use for the treatment of acute compartment syndrome in the upper extremity. It may be acceptable for treatment in ...

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 ...