Rhabdomyolysis following total hip arthroplasty.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

We report six cases of contralateral limb involvement during total hip arthroplasty including swelling of the gluteal muscle compartments, rhabdomyolysis, myoglobinuria, and sciatic nerve palsy. The risk factors for such complications include obesity, prolonged operative time, and positioning in the lateral decubitus position. The laboratory and clinical findings are consistent with a gluteal muscle crush-injury with consequent compartment syndrome. The patients should be treated conservatively as symptoms can be expected to resolve.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Lachiewicz, PF; Latimer, HA

Published Date

  • July 1991

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 73 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 576 - 579

PubMed ID

  • 2071638

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0301-620X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1302/0301-620X.73B4.2071638

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • England