Fasciotomy — is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure (resulting in loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle). Fasciotomy is a limb saving procedure when used to treat acute compartment syndrome. It is also… … Wikipedia
fasciotomy — noun The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle). Syn: fasciectomy … Wiktionary
fasciotomy — n. a procedure used to relieve or prevent compartment syndrome by incising the fascial compartment containing the muscle(s) involved and the overlying skin. The wound is then allowed to close by secondary intention (see also delayed suture),… … The new mediacal dictionary
Compartment syndrome — Classification and external resources Fasciotomy, covered with a skin graft. ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
Dupuytren's contracture — Classification and external resources Dupuytren s contracture of the ring finger ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
List of surgical procedures — Surgical procedures have long and possibly daunting names. The meaning of many surgical procedure names can often be understood if the name is broken into parts. For example in splenectomy, ectomy is a suffix meaning the removal of a part of the… … Wikipedia
Rhabdomyolysis — Classification and external resources Urine from a person with rhabdomyolysis showing the characteristic brown discoloration as a result of myoglobinuria … Wikipedia
Myotomy — Intervention ICD 9 CM 83.02 Myotomy describes a surgical procedure in which muscle is cut. A common example of a myotomy is the Heller myotomy … Wikipedia
Plantar fasciitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 M72.2 ICD 9 728.71 … Wikipedia
List of -otomies — The suffix otomy is derived from the Greek suffix τόμος, tómos, meaning cutting, sharp, or separate . Medical procedures Amniotomy Androtomy Bilateral cingulotomy Bronchotomy Clitoridotomy Coeliotomy Colostomy Cordotomy Escharotomy Episiotomy… … Wikipedia
