• Adhesions between muscle and bone after forearm fracture mimicking mild Volkmann's ischemic contracture. (republica.gt)
  • Emergency fasciotomy is required to prevent progression to Volkmann contracture. (medscape.com)
  • In 1914, Murphy was the first to suggest that fasciotomy might prevent Volkmann contracture. (medscape.com)
  • He also suggested that tissue pressure and fasciotomy were related to the development of contracture. (medscape.com)
  • Regardless of the cause, wide fasciotomy of the anterior compartment must be performed to salvage the ischemic muscles. (medscape.com)
  • Foot drop develops because of ischemic contracture of the posterior compartment and is seen if the acute syndrome is not treated. (medscape.com)
  • In 1881, Richard von Volkmann, MD, first described upper extremity compartment syndrome as the cause of hand flexor muscle contractures (also known as Volkmann's contracture) caused by posttraumatic ischemic muscle injury. (facs.org)
  • Untreated compartment syndrome leads to Volkmanns Ischaemic Contracture. (tipsinplasticsurgery.com)
  • Rapid swelling, increased tension, pain, and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg, often following excessive PHYSICAL EXERTION. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 1881, Richard von Volkmann attempted to ascribe irreversible contractures of the flexor muscles of the hand to ischemic processes in the forearm, in the belief that the problem was caused by massive venous stasis and simultaneous arterial insufficiency secondary to overly tight bandages. (medscape.com)
  • Congenital flexor tendon contracture in forelimbs is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal abnormalities in neonatal calves. (scielo.org.mx)
  • The objective of the present report is to describe the case of a calf with severe contracture of the forelimb flexor tendons and its surgical correction by tenotomy of the forelimb tendons. (scielo.org.mx)
  • The stone heart syndrome (or Ischemic myocardial contracture) is a Global ischemic contracture of the heart, leading to a firm myocardium and loss of intracavitary volume. (wikipedia.org)
  • SOBEL, B. E. - The association of increased plasma MB CPK activity and irreversible ischemic myocardial injury in the dog. (rbccv.org.br)
  • Resultant ischaemic damage may be irreversible within six hours and can result in long-term morbidity and even death. (openorthopaedicsjournal.com)
  • The compartments may need to be released to avoid any excessive swelling that can lead to muscle injury and contractures. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 2. ASHRAF, M. & HALVERSON, C. A. - Structural changes in the freeze-fracture sarcolema of ischemic myocardium. (rbccv.org.br)
  • These incisions give adequate exposure while minimizing postoperative contractures. (facs.org)
  • If the provider suspects Volkmann contracture, detailed questions will be asked about past injury or conditions that affected the arm. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The first goal is to prevent the injury that can lead to the contracture. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 6, 7] Decreased blood supply to the hand as a result of injury or primary disease of the vessels of the upper extremity is a leading cause of intrinsic muscle contracture. (medscape.com)
  • Hypoxic-ischemic brain injury results in cerebral palsy (CP), mental retardation, or learning disabilities in surviving children ( Robertson and Finer, 1985 ). (jneurosci.org)
  • Contracture of the interosseous, lumbrical, or hypothenar muscles causes the fingers to stiffen and the hand to become deformed and functionally disabled. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, WS type 3 has joint contractures, syndactyly or winged scapulae. (eurorad.org)
  • he was also the first to suggest that elevated tissue pressure may be causally related to ischemic contracture. (medscape.com)
  • In 1909, Thomas reviewed the 112 published cases of Volkmann contracture and found fractures to be the predominant cause. (medscape.com)
  • During World War II and subsequently, many cases of Volkmann contracture occurred as a result of high-velocity gunshot wounds that caused fractures. (medscape.com)
  • Initial treatment for Volkmann contracture consists of removal of occlusive dressings or splitting or removal of casts. (medscape.com)
  • Both physical therapy and occupational therapy are vital to the improvement of range of motion and the return of function in patients with Volkmann contracture. (medscape.com)
  • The child had normal birth history and no other significant post-natal ischemic event. (eurorad.org)