Tourniquet-induced Tibial and Peroneal Nerve Palsy Complicating Knee Ligament Reconstruction: A case report.
10.4097/kjae.2007.52.6.737
- Author:
Hyun Joo KWON
1
;
Jaemin LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kangnam St. Mary's Hospital, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. jmlee@catholic.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
complication;
nerve palsy;
tourniquet
- MeSH:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction;
Humans;
Knee*;
Ligaments*;
Paralysis*;
Peroneal Nerve*;
Tourniquets
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
2007;52(6):737-739
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In this case report, an unremarkable anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction of knee was complicated by a tourniquet-induced tibial and peroneal nerve palsy. The patient sustained the nerve palsy after the surgery under bloodless field for 2 h 30 min with a tourniquet pressure of 300 mmHg. The case underlines the necessity of being aware of the potential for complications associated with tourniquets, despite following recommended guidelines of tourniquet time and pressure.
