Combined Upper Extremity and Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Following Illicit Drug Abuse: A Retrospective Case Series

摘要

The purpose of this study was to describe four cases of patients who developed concomitant upper extremity and gluteal compartment syndrome in the context of substance abuse. In somnolent patients unable to provide a reliable physical exam, the healthcare provider must be aware of patients presenting with concomitant upper extremity and gluteal compartment syndrome.