Which of the following layers are cut during fasciotomy?: (A) Skin, (B) Skin + subcutaneous fascia, (C) Skin + subcutaneous tissue + superficial fascia, (D) Skin + subcutaneous tissue + superficial fascia + deep fascia
Answer is D. - In the above image fasciotomy is being performed for the lower leg - All the following structure have been incised in fasciotomy: 1. Skin 2. Subcutaneous fat 3. Supra facial fascia 4. Deep fascia - Notice the bulged muscles Fasciotomy is done in: Compament syndrome (Pressure > 30 mmHg) Q