Volkmann contracture
Volkmann contracture
Definition
An ischemic contracture of the forearm that most often occurs secondary to trauma.
Also known as Volkmann's ischaemic contracture, Volkmann's ischemic contracture — per MONDO
Accessible medical knowledge
An ischemic contracture of the forearm that most often occurs secondary to trauma.
Also known as Volkmann's ischaemic contracture, Volkmann's ischemic contracture — per MONDO