| Volkmann's contracture | |
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| Other names | Volkmann's ischaemic contracture |
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| Specialty | Orthopaedics |
Volkmann's contracture is a permanent flexion contracture of the hand at the wrist, resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers. Passive extension of fingers is restricted and painful.[1]
- ^ Robert C. France (30 December 2003). Introduction to sports medicine & athletic training. Cengage Learning. pp. 426–. ISBN 978-1-4018-1199-0. Retrieved 15 April 2010.