Practicals · Traumatology and Surgery · Resuscitative procedures
Fasciotomy, lower extremity
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- Essential (NMC)
- Also called
- leg fasciotomy, compartment release lower limb
Videos and resources
- VideoSingle and Dual Incision Fasciotomy of the Lower Leg3:49
- VideoFasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg3:14
- +66 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Fasciotomy, lower extremity” ( NMC curriculum, page 9)