J Bone Joint Surg Br
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J Bone Joint Surg Br · Jan 1987
Case ReportsUnrecognised compartment syndrome in a patient with tourniquet palsy.
We report a case in which compartment syndrome and tourniquet paralysis occurred simultaneously. This is a previously unreported combination which presents a diagnostic problem. We recommend that electrophysiological studies and continuous monitoring of compartment pressures should be used to minimise morbidity in high-risk cases.