Concept information
Preferred term
Volkmann contracture
Definition
- 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. (Wikipedia)
Broader concept
In other languages
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French
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syndrome de Volkmann
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-HXQS6G2P-M
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