Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Secondary to Pelvic Trauma

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 ra...

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Main Authors: Fernando Diaz Dilernia, Ezequiel E. Zaidenberg, Sebastian Gamsie, Danilo E. R. Taype Zamboni, Guido S. Carabelli, Jorge D. Barla, Carlos F. Sancineto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2780295