Tourniquet-induced rhabdomyolysis after total knee replacement.
Year: 1994
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
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.
Source: PubMed
Authors: S H Palmer, G Graham
Institution: Cardiff Royal Infirmary
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W124141567