J Orthop 2022 May-Jun;31:134-139. Epub 2022 Apr 30.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, 311 Mack Ave 5th Floor, Detroit, MI, 48201, United States.
Purpose: To review published literature assessing clinical outcomes and complication rates of single incision fasciotomy in fractures of the lower leg.
Methods: We searched PubMed and EMBASE for articles published through July 5, 2021, using the terms "single incision fasciotomy", "acute compartment syndrome of the limbs", "compartment syndrome fasciotomy", and "(compartment syndrome fasciotomy) AND (incision)". The inclusion criteria were studies of Level I to IV evidence in English, published in 1970 or later, involving human subjects, reporting clinical outcomes of single incision fasciotomy performed in cases of acute compartment syndrome in lower leg fractures, including at least 1 patient. Read More