24th September 2020

A 29-year-old female has been involved in a road traffic accident

A 29-year-old female has been involved in a road traffic accident, whereby her right leg has been trapped for a prolonged period beneath a car. She is complaining of pain and swelling of her leg. A urine dipstick is performed, which is positive for blood, and rhabdomyolysis is suspected. Treatment is commenced accordingly, with IV fluids and regular monitoring. However, the leg pain becomes more intense, out of proportion to the injury sustained. The doctors suspect that she may be developing compartment syndrome. What is the SINGLE most definitive management option from the list below for this patient? Select ONE option only.