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Posttraumatic gluteal compartment syndrome. A case report.

M E Petrik1, J L Stambough, R H Rothman

  • 1University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|June 1, 1988
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Acute gluteal compartment syndrome can cause sciatic nerve palsy after trauma. Prompt surgical decompression can restore sciatic nerve function, highlighting its importance in diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Posttraumatic sciatic nerve palsy presents with significant pain and gluteal swelling.
  • Computed tomography (CT) can reveal diffuse edema in gluteal musculature.

Observation:

  • A 22-year-old male experienced sciatic nerve palsy following trauma.
  • Intraoperative findings included diffuse muscle swelling in the gluteal region.

Findings:

  • Surgical decompression led to rapid return of sciatic nerve function within days.
  • The patient's presentation was consistent with acute gluteal compartment syndrome.

Implications:

  • Acute gluteal compartment syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of posttraumatic sciatic nerve palsy.

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  • Early surgical intervention is crucial for functional recovery.