Tourniquet palsy in upper limb; a case report

  • Wajida Perveen Sialkot College of Physical Therapy, Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital, Defence Road, Sialkot, Pakistan.
  • Ijaz Amin Sialkot College of Physical Therapy, Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital, Defence Road, Sialkot, Pakistan.
  • Riaz Hashmi Syed Medical Complex, Sialkot, Pakistan
  • Sahreen Anwar Independent Medical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  • Misbah Amanat Ali Sialkot College of Physical Therapy, Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital, Defence Road, Sialkot, Pakistan.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v25i4.1585
Keywords: Tourniquet palsy, Nerve injury, Physiotherapy, Neurodynamics

Abstract

Corrective surgical procedures especially on the limbs take much time to finish and need intense vigilance. During these surgeries tourniquet application is common to prevent excessive blood loss and to perform the procedure in a bloodless field. However, tourniquets have been known to cause some complications due to nerve compression needing immediate attention. We present a case of tourniquet palsy in upper limb with involvement of radial, ulnar and median nerve. The patient received physiotherapy treatment which lead towards his speedy recovery and prevented him from disabilities.

Key words: Tourniquet palsy; Nerve injury; Physiotherapy; Neurodynamics

Citation: Perveen W, Amin I, Hashmi R, Anwar S, Ali MA. Tourniquet palsy in upper limb; a case report. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2021;25(4):535–538. DOI: 10.35975/apic.v25i4.1585

Received: March 4, 2021, Reviewed: March 2, 2021, Accepted: June 23, 2021

Published
11-08-2021
How to Cite
Perveen, W., Amin, I., Hashmi, R., Anwar, S., & Ali, M. (2021). Tourniquet palsy in upper limb; a case report. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 25(4), 535–538. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v25i4.1585
Issue
Vol 25 No 4 (2021): July-August
Section
Case Reports