Acquired Constriction Ring Syndrome

A case of “acquired constriction ring” or “toe-tourniquet” syndrome is presented to increase awareness of the condition in the orthopaedic community. If treated promptly, this condition has a very good prognosis and, if the diagnosis is missed, may lead to amputation. We also discuss the potential c...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Foot & ankle international 2003-08, Vol.24 (8), p.640-641
Hauptverfasser:	Smith, Andrew Michael, Peckett, William, Davies, Mark
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Constriction Edema - etiology Edema - surgery Foot Diseases - etiology Foot Diseases - surgery Foot Injuries - complications Hair Humans Infant Male Syndrome Toes - blood supply Toes - injuries Tourniquets - adverse effects
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Zusammenfassung:	A case of “acquired constriction ring” or “toe-tourniquet” syndrome is presented to increase awareness of the condition in the orthopaedic community. If treated promptly, this condition has a very good prognosis and, if the diagnosis is missed, may lead to amputation. We also discuss the potential causes and presentation of this condition, along with the need for urgent surgical exploration if there are doubts over tissue viability.
ISSN:	1071-1007 1944-7876
DOI:	10.1177/107110070302400812