title: Tourniquet-induced rhabdomyolysis after total knee replacement.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Palmer
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Graham
mesh_terms: 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*