Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS): management
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS): management. Creatinine kinase (CK): this is increased. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Blood tests
- Creatinine kinase (CK): this is increased
- Potassium: this is increased
- Myoglobin: this is increased
Other investigations
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Treatment
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References
- Kuhlman GD, Gwathmey KG. Gluteal compartment syndrome with neurologic impairment: Report of 2 cases and review of the literature. Muscle Nerve 2018; 57:325-330.
- Schmalzried TP, Neal WC, Eckardt JJ. Gluteal compartment and crush syndromes. Report of three cases and review of the literature. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1992; 277:161-165.
- Pereira B, Heath D. Gluteal compartment syndrome following bariatric surgery: A rare but important complication. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2015; 4:64-66.
