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Volkmann's contracture
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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]
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Volkmann's contracture | |
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Other names | Volkmann's ischaemic contracture |
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Specialty | Orthopaedics |
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