title: Isolated contracture of the abductor digiti minimi.
abstract: A case of isolated contracture of an intrinsic hand muscle, the abductor digiti minimi, after the use of an upper extremity tourniquet is reported. Six cadaver specimens were studied after latex arterial injection. We present an anatomic study and pathomechanical analysis, along with a review of the literature on tourniquet-associated injuries.
mesh_terms: D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*