title: Acquired constriction ring syndrome.
abstract: A case of "acquired constriction ring" or "toe-tourniquet" syndrome is presented to increase awareness of the condition in the orthopaedic community. If treated promptly, this condition has a very good prognosis and, if the diagnosis is missed, may lead to amputation. We also discuss the potential causes and presentation of this condition, along with the need for urgent surgical exploration if there are doubts over tissue viability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Guy's Hospital, London, UK. asmithfrcs@aol.com
authors.forename: Andrew Michael
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Peckett
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D003250:Constriction; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome; D014034:Toes / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000293:injuries*; D014111:Tourniquets / Q000009:adverse effects*