Table 3.
Number of Cases in Terms of Localisation of Arthroplasty, Localisation of Compartment Syndrome (CS) & Potential Reasons
| Arthroplasty Joint | Gluteal CS | Thigh CS | Calf CS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total no of cases | Hip | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Knee | 4 | 3 | 11 | |
| Positioning | Hip | 14 | — | — |
| Knee | 2 | — | — | |
| Routine thromboprofylaxis | Hip | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Knee | — | 2 | 2 | |
| Bleeding predisposition | Hip | 1 | 3 | |
| Knee | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Aggressive Physiotherapy | Hip | — | — | — |
| Knee | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Extensive soft tissue dissection | Hip | 7 | 2 | |
| Knee | — | — | 3 | |
| Previous operations on site | Hip | 8 | — | — |
| Knee | — | — | — | |
| Continuous Epidural anaesthesia | Hip | 3 | — | 1 |
| Knee | 4 | — | 9 |