Tourniquet-induced rhabdomyolysis after total knee replacement.
A case is described of a patient who developed rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure after the use of an intraoperative tourniquet for elective orthopaedic surgery. A review of the literature revealed four similar cases in the last 20 years. The clinical features and management of such patients are discussed.
Palmer
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Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
Graham
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D000208:Acute Disease; D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology; D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology*; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*