Tourniquet Use in Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: A Blinded Randomized Trial.

Tourniquet use is associated with increased pain, analgesic requirement, damage to muscles and compromises muscle function in early postoperative period. This can not only lead to increased patient discomfort but also difficult initial rehabilitation. Arthroscopic procedures can be uneventfully performed without the use of a tourniquet, and alternative methods should be looked upon and emphasized.