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Fasciotomy or fasciectomy is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure commonly to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle.[1] Fasciotomy is a limb-saving and can be a life-saving procedure when used to treat acute compartment syndrome. It is also sometimes used to treat chronic compartment stress syndrome when rest fails to relieve symptoms or is not optional due to athletic commitments. The success rate for chronic compartment fasciotomy has an average of 81% according to a study performed [2] The procedure has a very high rate of success, with the most common problem being accidental damage to a nearby nerve.
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