Gluteal compartment syndrome following joint arthroplasty under epidural anaesthesia: a report of 4 cases.
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong)
; 15(1): 113-7, 2007 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Compartment syndrome is characterised by an increase in the interstitial pressure within a closed osseofascial compartment. This may be due to a decrease in compartment volume, an increase in compartment content or external pressures. We report 4 patients who required surgical decompression for gluteal compartment syndrome that developed after joint arthroplasty. Gluteal compartment syndrome is rare, has high morbidity, and can be life threatening if not detected early. We emphasise the importance of identifying patients at risk, frequent monitoring of patients with continuous epidural infusions, reporting of motor blockade, and regular changing of the patient's position postoperatively.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Síndromes Compartimentales
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong)
Asunto de la revista:
ORTOPEDIA
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido