Volkmann’s contracture also known as Volkmann’s ischaemic contracture is a permanent flexion contracture of the hand at the wrist resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers. It is more common in children. Passive extension of fingers is restricted and painful. On examination the fingers are white or blue and cold and the radial pulse is absent.
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