Effect of Lower Extremity Fasciotomy Length on Intracompartmental Pressure in an Animal Model of Compartment Syndrome

Abstract

The results suggest that even in cases with near complete fascial release, intracompartmental pressures may decrease enough to provide symptomatic relief and avoid possible iatrogenic injuries associated with percutaneous release. It is unknown whether the swine model may adequately translate to the clinical setting; thus, recommendations should be taken with caution, and future studies should be performed to examine the correlation in a human model.