Lower Leg
Medial incision is one figer breadth posterior to medial edge of the tibia for posterior deep and posterior superficial compartments.
preserve saphenous vein
Open fascia above superficial posterior compartment.
Remove soleus muscle fibers from tibia to enter deep posterior compartment (can identify neurovascular bundle).
Lateral incision is one finger breadth anterior to fibulafor anterior and lateral compartments.
Identify intercompartment septum.
Open fascia in "H" type incision to open both compartments.