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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Volkmann contracture
  1. Volkmann contracture 
    Volkmann contracture is a deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist caused by injury to the muscles of ... Volkmann contracture occurs when there is a lack of blood flow (ischemia) to the forearm. This occurs when ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001221.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Compartment syndrome 
    ... 2022:chap 51. Thompson NB. Compartment syndrome and Volkmann contracture In: Azar FM, Beaty JH, eds. Campbell's Operative ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001224.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Hand Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/handinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  4. Muscle Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/muscledisorders.html - Health Topics
  5. Arm Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/arminjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Vascular Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are vascular diseases? Your vascular system is your body's network of blood vessels. It includes your: Arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vasculardiseases.html - Health Topics
  7. Limited range of motion 
    ... that cause muscle weakness) Stroke or brain injury Volkmann contracture (deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist caused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003173.htm - Medical Encyclopedia