General operative principles for fasciotomy and/or epimysiotomy include: (1) longitudinal exposures, (2) complete fasciotomy, (3) careful muscle and nerve inspection, (4) excision of necrotic ...

It is most common in adults over 50, affecting females more than males. The distal interphalangeal joint (DIP) and thumb basilar joint (base of the thumb) are the most common places in the hand to ...