Gluteal compartment syndrome (GCS) is a rare yet potentially devastating condition that arises when increased pressure within the confined fascial compartments of the gluteal region compromises tissue ...

The lower extremity nerves, muscles, and blood vessels are grouped into 4 compartments surrounded by fascial tissue. The fascia holds the 4 compartments together, including the anterior, lateral, ...

Dear Doctors: What is compartment syndrome, and how does it happen? I developed this following an embolism from hip replacement surgery. I had eight days on wound vacuum-assisted closure, plus ...

After news that Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn could have lost her leg after her horrific crash, some may be wondering what is the condition which could have necessitated the amputation of her leg — ...

After news that Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn could have lost her leg after her horrific crash, some may be wondering what is the condition which could have necessitated the amputation of her leg — ...