Patent ID: 9011315
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of performing a minimally invasive endoscopic fasciotomy to treat compartment syndrome in at one muscle compartment of an upper or lower extremity, the method comprising: creating an incision of about 2 cm at a proximal site; dissecting tissue down to the fascia; introducing a cannula through the incision, the cannula having an integrated C-ring and configured to receive an endoscope having a tip therein; creating an open tissue plane using an endoscopic dissector inserted through the cannula; cauterizing the fascia covering the muscle compartment using a bisector/bipolar device inserted through the cannula, creating an opening of about 3 mm; lifting the fascia off at least one of tissue, vascular structures, muscle, and nerves using the C-ring; cauterizing and cutting the fascia covering the muscle compartment using the bisector/bipolar device, relieving underlying tissue pressure and enabling better perfusion and blood flow; retracting the cannula; and advancing the cannula with endoscopic dissector therein to inspect and separate individual muscle groups.