fasciotomy
nounEtymology From fascio- + -tomy.
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Medicine, Sciences, Surgery The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).
- The procedure, called needle aponeurotomy or percutaneous fasciotomy, involves using the bevel of a hypodermic needle to essentially shred the ropes of constricting fascia characteristic of Dupuytren’s disease.2007 July 24, Kate Murphy, “Straightening Bent Fingers, No Surgery Required”, in New York Times:
- Synonyms
- fasciectomy