Tourniquet palsy in upper limb; a case report | [Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care • 2021]

Author(s):

1. Wajida Perveen: Sialkot College of Physical Therapy, Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital,Defence Road, Sialkot,Pakistan

2. Ijaz Amin: Sialkot College of Physical Therapy, Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital,Defence Road, Sialkot,Pakistan

3. Riaz Hashmi: Syed Medical Complex,Sialkot,Pakistan

4. Sahreen Anwar: Independent Medical College,Faisalabad,Pakistan

5. Misbah Amanat Ali: Sialkot College of Physical Therapy, Amin Welfare & Teaching Hospital,Defence Road, Sialkot,Pakistan

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.

Page(s): 535-538

DOI: 10.35975/apic.v25i4.1585

Published: Journal: Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Volume: 25, Issue: 4, Year: 2021

Keywords:

Physiotherapy , Nerve injury , Tourniquet palsy , Neurodynamics

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