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Figure 2. Identify the tibia, fibula and the intermuscular SECTION 1
septum. Make the Fasciotomy incisions anterior
and posterior to the septum.
Figure 3. The dotted line represents the palpable tibial border and
the solid line on the tibia represents the incision line. The solid line
on the foot is done ONLY for foot compartment syndromes.
incise it. Make a medial foot incision as shown in Figure 3 and incise the
underlying fascia.
(d) Forearm:
• Make 20cm longitudinal incisions along the dorsal and volar aspects of
the forearm. Identify the underlying fascia and split the fascia. Avoid
cutting tendons and nerves.
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