Volkmann's contracture in children: aetiology and prevention.

Localized type Volkmann's contracture treated with tendon transfer and tension-reduced early mobilization

RATIONALE For localized type Volkmann's contracture, in which degeneration of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) muscle to one or two fingers and restriction of finger extension occur, dissection or excision of the affected muscle is usually recommended. However, these surgical procedures need relatively wide exposure of the muscle, because the FDP muscle is in the deep portion of the forearm...

Modified Colzi method in the management of established Volkmann contracture--the experience of Trzebnica Limb Replantation Center (preliminary report).

BACKGROUND "The terrible disability of irreversible ischaemic flexion contracture of the metacarpi and digits known as Volkmann's contracture can be avoided in the vast majority of cases, but never completely cured" (M. Koszla). A modification of Colzi's forgotten technique for the treatment of Volkmann's contracture is presented together with our treatment outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHOD The C...

Treatment of established Volkmann's contracture.

Flexor digitorum profundus entrapment in paediatric forearm fractures

Entrapment of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) is a recognized complication of paediatric both-bone forearm fractures. Although a rare complication, it is usually missed at the time of initial fracture management resulting in the need for corrective surgery. An attempted closed manipulation followed by immediate surgical correction of FDP entrapment in our hospital prompted a review of the ...

Clinical note Multidisciplinary conservative management in classical Volkmann's contracture: a case report

This clinical note describes the case of a nine-year-old girl with classical Volkmann's contracture of the left forearm. The report demonstrates the results and follow-up of conservative orthotic management used as a mode of treatment by a multidisciplinary team. When using an orthosis it is essential to check regularly to attain the desired result. Introduction In an anatomic compartment, musc...