The gluteal region is enclosed by the gluteal fascia and is often described as three compartments: one for gluteus maximus, one for gluteus medius and minimus, and one for tensor fasciae latae. The sciatic nerve and gluteal vessels run deep to gluteus maximus within this region.
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Contains the muscles that extend, abduct and rotate the hip.
Gluteal compartment syndrome usually follows prolonged immobilisation, as in drug overdose, long surgery in the lateral or prone position, or trauma. Buttock swelling, pain and sciatic nerve symptoms may be the only signs, and muscle breakdown can cause kidney failure. Fasciotomy and debridement are required.
Raised pressure within the buttock compartments, often after long immobility, causing severe pain, tense swelling, rhabdomyolysis and sometimes sciatic nerve injury.
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