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During an Ober
fasciotomy, the iliotibial band that runs from the hip to the knee is cut and
released.
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Conditions Treated with an Ober Fasciotomy:
An Ober fasciotomy may be performed in cases of flaccid paralysis, muscular dystrophy and a tight iliotibial band. It is not uncommon for the band to become tight in wheelchair-bound patients.
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There are no
comparable non-surgical alternatives to an Ober fasciotomy. A surgical
alternative to the procedure is an Ober-Yount fasciotomy.
Anesthesia with an Ober Fasciotomy:
An Ober fasciotomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from an Ober Fasciotomy:
Possible risks following an Ober fasciotomy include infection, bleeding and a negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for recovery of movement to be incomplete, for the atrophied bone to be fractured and for an above-knee cast to be needed.
