[Dynamic skin suture for closure of the incision defect after compartment incision]

Dynamic skin suture consists of a technique that diminishes local pressure on skin and permits progressive tightening of the sutures for stepwise incisional closure. A clinical series of 28 repairs after release of compartment syndromes shows complete closure in 22 incisions, the other 6 defects could be reduced in size. Technique, results and biological basics are discussed.