Acute Gluteal Compartment Syndrome without Gluteal Hematoma: A Case Report.
- Author:
Kwang Kyoun KIM
1
;
Ye Yeon WON
;
Jin Woong YI
;
Jung Bum LEE
;
Do Yeon KIM
;
In Ho JO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Acute gluteal compartment syndrome; Sciatic nerve; Fasciotomy
- MeSH: Adult; Anesthesia, Epidural; Arthroplasty; Buttocks; Compartment Syndromes; Delayed Diagnosis; Diagnostic Errors; Fascia; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Hip; Humans; Immobilization; Lower Extremity; Sciatic Nerve; Stress, Psychological; Substance-Related Disorders
- From:Hip & Pelvis 2012;24(2):160-163
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Acute gluteal compartment syndrome (AGCS) is a rare condition associated with trauma, drug abuse, alcohol intoxication, prolonged immobilization, hip arthroplasty and epidural anesthesia. We report the case of a 42-year-old woman presenting severe buttock pain following decreased lower extremity motor function after an incident whereby she rolled down a flight of stairs. We performed fasciotomy of the gluteal fascia in order to provide relief from acute gluteal compartment syndrome. At the 2 month follow up visit her sensory and motor function had improved. Acute gluteal compartment syndrome is a rare condition which can result in misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis. Careful consideration is needed for patients suffering severe buttock pain.
