Tourniquet paralysis after primary nerve repair.

On, A Y; Ozdemir, O; Aksit, R · Am J Phys Med Rehabil · 2000

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Paralysis after use of a tourniquet during surgery is a well recognized complication. Based on the electrophysiologic findings, 35 cases referred to our electromyography laboratory have been diagnosed as tourniquet paralysis within a 3-yr period. This preliminary report suggests that tourniquet paralysis should be considered during clinical and electrophysiologic evaluations after primary nerve repairs.

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