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12379396

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
9
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-10-15
pubmed:abstractText
Compartment syndrome is a rare but important complication which may occur following injury or surgery to the lower limb. We present a case of contralateral gluteal compartment syndrome following arthroscopic posterior cruciate ligament repair. In order to gain a greater understanding of this complication, we undertook a limited study to investigate the effect of patient position on gluteal compartment pressures. Three volunteers were positioned in such a way as to recreate the intra-operative position of the patient described. Gluteal compartment pressures were calculated by placing weighing scales under each buttock and measuring the surface area over which the weight was distributed.Mean pressures exerted on the gluteal compartment of the non-operated leg were significantly higher (mean=44 mmHg) than those of the operated leg (mean=24 mmHg). The difference was significant with P<0.001. This limited study has shown that care should be taken when positioning patients on an operating table to reduce the risk of compartment syndrome. Factors that should be taken into account include mean diastolic pressure, length of operation and the surface area in contact with the operating table.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0020-1383
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
33
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
835-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-3
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
Gluteal compartment syndrome following posterior cruciate ligament repair.
pubmed:affiliation
St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, SM5 1AA, Carshalton, UK. jokrysa@aol.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports