title: Deltoid compartment syndrome as a complication of lateral decubitus positioning for contralateral elbow surgery in an anabolic steroid abuser.
abstract: Compartment syndrome as a result of patient positioning for surgery is a rare but serious complication. Compartment syndrome as a result of anabolic steroid use is more rare. We present a unique case of compartment syndrome related to anabolic steroid use and patient positioning for complex distal humerus fracture fixation and also provide a review of the literature related to this topic.
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, UK.
authors: Julian D
authors: JD
authors: Wijesuriya
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, UK.
authors: Paul D
authors: PD
authors: Cowling
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, UK.
authors: Christopher
authors: C
authors: Izod
authors: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, UK.
authors: David Jc
authors: DJ
authors: Burton
keywords: Compartment syndrome; lateral decubitus; steroid abuse; surgical positioning