Unrecognised compartment syndrome in a patient with tourniquet palsy.
We report a case in which compartment syndrome and tourniquet paralysis occurred simultaneously. This is a previously unreported combination which presents a diagnostic problem. We recommend that electrophysiological studies and continuous monitoring of compartment pressures should be used to minimise morbidity in high-risk cases.
D000328:Adult; D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery; D016512:Ankle Injuries; D000868:Anterior Compartment Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*