Abstract
IntroductionGluteal compartment syndrome is a rare and difficult-to-diagnose form of compartment syndrome.Case SeriesWe present three patients with gluteal compartment syndrome and review the clinical presentation, imaging, and laboratory findings that assist in diagnosis. Suggestions for more readily diagnosing gluteal compartment syndrome are provided.ConclusionEmergency physicians must be familiar with the diagnosis and management of gluteal compartment syndrome to prevent the significant associated morbidity and mortality.
Highlights
Gluteal compartment syndrome is a rare and difficult-to-diagnose form of compartment syndrome.Case Series: We present three patients with gluteal compartment syndrome and review the clinical presentation, imaging, and laboratory findings that assist in diagnosis
Emergency physicians must be familiar with the diagnosis and management of gluteal compartment syndrome to prevent the significant associated morbidity and mortality. [Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med. 2021;5(2):144–147.]
Aside from elevated creatine kinase (CK), Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) can lead to several lab derangements that may aid in diagnosis
Summary
Temple University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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