The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 20, Issue: 8, Page: 1081-1083

Bilateral Gluteal Compartment Syndrome After Total Hip Arthroplasty Under Epidural Anesthesia

H. Sadashiva Somayaji; A. N.A. Hassan; K. Reddy; F. W. Heatley
Hip
The gluteal compartment syndrome is uncommon and is discussed in only a few published case reports. The simultaneous bilateral gluteal compartment syndrome is exceptionally rare and is tackled in only 4 case reports to date. We report a case of bilateral gluteal compartment syndrome after total hip arthroplasty under epidural anesthesia and discuss its management.

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