Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Pelvic Trauma
Joint Authors
Danilo, Taype Zamboni
Guido, Carabelli
Jorge, Barla
Carlos, Sancineto
Zaidenberg, Ezequiel E.
Diaz Dilernia, Fernando
Gamsie, Sebastian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) is extremely rare when compared to compartment syndrome in other anatomical regions, such as the forearm or the lower leg.
It usually occurs in drug users following prolonged immobilization due to loss of consciousness.
Another possible cause is trauma, which is rare and has only few reports in the literature.
Physical examination may show tense and swollen buttocks and severe pain caused by passive range of motion.
We present the case of a 70-year-old man who developed GCS after prolonged anterior-posterior pelvis compression.
The physical examination revealed swelling, scrotal hematoma, and left ankle extension weakness.
An unstable pelvic ring injury was diagnosed and the patient was taken to surgery.
Measurement of the intracompartmental pressure was measured in the operating room, thereby confirming the diagnosis.
Emergent fasciotomy was performed to decompress the three affected compartments.
Trauma surgeons must be aware of the possibility of gluteal compartment syndrome in patients who have an acute pelvic trauma with buttock swelling and excessive pain of the gluteal region.
Any delay in diagnosis or treatment can be devastating, causing permanent disability, irreversible loss of gluteal muscles, sciatic nerve palsy, kidney failure, or even death.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Diaz Dilernia, Fernando& Zaidenberg, Ezequiel E.& Gamsie, Sebastian& Danilo, Taype Zamboni& Guido, Carabelli& Jorge, Barla…[et al.]. 2016. Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Pelvic Trauma. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Diaz Dilernia, Fernando…[et al.]. Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Pelvic Trauma. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Diaz Dilernia, Fernando& Zaidenberg, Ezequiel E.& Gamsie, Sebastian& Danilo, Taype Zamboni& Guido, Carabelli& Jorge, Barla…[et al.]. Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Pelvic Trauma. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101955
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101955