title: Tips of the trade #32. Gradual closure of fasciotomy wounds.
abstract: A technique of gradual closure of fasciotomy wounds is presented. At the time of fasciotomy, staples are placed at the edge of the fasciotomy wound. A large nylon suture is threaded through the staples in a pattern similar to the lacing of a shoe. Postoperatively, this suture is tightened daily; this results in gradual closure of the wounds without further surgery.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Almekinders
mesh_terms: D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D009757:Nylons; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013537:Sutures
chemical_list: D009757:Nylons