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The clinical scenario highlights the difficulty of determining causation when neurologic deficits arise in the setting of regional anesthesia, surgery, tourniquet use, and patient-specific risk factors. Through this clinical scenario, key perioperative considerations are reviewed, including risk factors for nerve injury, recognition of abnormal block recovery, diagnostic evaluation, and evidence-based management strategies. 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