Gluteal compartment syndrome: who is most at risk?

Purpose Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) is a rare but devastating condition with a paucity of literature to help guide diagnosis and management. This study aims to identify and describe the risk factors and patient characteristics associated with GCS to facilitate early diagnosis. Methods This is...

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Published in:European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology 2024-02, Vol.34 (2), p.773-779
Main Authors: Ghanem, Diane, Rogers, Davis L., Benes, Gregory, Siler, Brad, Lobaton, Gilberto, Shafiq, Babar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Compartment syndrome
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Original Article
Patients
Surgical Orthopedics
Traumatic Surgery
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Summary:Purpose Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) is a rare but devastating condition with a paucity of literature to help guide diagnosis and management. This study aims to identify and describe the risk factors and patient characteristics associated with GCS to facilitate early diagnosis. Methods This is a retrospective case series of patients undergoing gluteal compartment release between 2015 and 2022 at an academic Level I trauma center. Chart reviews were performed to extract data on patient demographics, presenting symptoms, risk factors, operative findings, and postoperative outcomes. Results 14 cases of GCS were identified. 12 (85.7%) were male, with a mean age of 39.4 ± 13 years and a mean BMI of 25.1 ± 4.1 kg/m 2 . 12 (85.7%) patients did not present as traumas and only 3 had ≥ 1 fracture. 9 patients reported drug use. Hemoglobin (Hgb) (11.7 ± 4 g/dL) was generally low (5 had Hgb 
ISSN:1432-1068
1633-8065
1432-1068
DOI:10.1007/s00590-023-03704-w