Tourniquet paralysis after primary nerve repair.
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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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ege University Medical School, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
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D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000502:physiology; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D009431:Neural Conduction; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000502:physiology*; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000502:physiology; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology; D014953:Wrist / Q000294:innervation