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Volkmann contracture and compartment syndromes after femur fractures in children treated with 90/90 spica casts.

Nine pediatric patients (mean age 3.5 yrs) with low energy femur fractures were treated with 90/90 spica casts and developed leg compartment syndromes, Volkmann contracture, and ankle skin loss. These cases are detailed and a proposed mechanism leading to this devastating complication is explained. The authors believe the technique of an initial below knee cast, and then using that cast for applying traction while immobilizing the child in the 90/90 spica is potentially dangerous. Alternative spica application methods are advocated.

Casts, Surgical↗
PubMed1998

[Compartment syndrome and Volkmann contracture--can they be prevented in supracondylar humerus fracture?].

The arterial blood supply of the arm is unique, as the collateral circulation is especially good. Because of this anatomic perculiarity it is possible to deal with lack of peripheral pulse without critical ischemia occurring in fractures in the elbow region. We present two children with supracondylar fractures of the humerus with damage to the brachial artery and the different management results. It is necessary to carry out the immediate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in order to prevent late complications. We conclude that Volkmann's ischemic contracture can always be prevented.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

[Progressive correction of an ulnar deviation of the hand following defective healing of the 2 forearm bones and probable sequellae of a Volkmann contracture].

The authors describe the progressive correction of a deformed forearm and an ulnar deviation of the hand as a result of a bullet wound. The injury comprised a fracture of the two bones of the forearm, with deformed callus and after effects of a probable Volkmann syndrome. The correction was obtained after 10 months. This report illustrates the interest and the difficulty presented by osteogenesis by distraction and osteotomy with a minimal cutaneous wound. This allows the reduction of risk to the cutaneum and vessels involved in extemporaneous corrections.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Volkmann's ischemic contracture.

Volkmann's ischemic contracture is a complex process that often results in a significant functional disability. Destruction of the forearm musculature can, in certain situations, be reconstructed utilizing muscle transplantation. Proper patient selection, attention to detail at the time of the surgical procedures, and patient compliance during rehabilitation are key factors in a successful outcome. Functional results have been very rewarding, although certain problem areas await resolution.

Compartment Syndromes↗
PubMed2000

[Volkmann's contracture and suprcondylar fractures of the humerus in children].

The most frequent cause of the compartment syndrome with subsequent Volkmann's contracture of the upper extremity in children is a supracondylar fracture of the humerus. Often it is being associated by some with the concurrent injury and obliteration of the brachial artery. In the majority of cases of Volkmann's contracture in children with dislocated supracondylar fractures of the humerus, described in the available literature, the development of Volkmann's contracture was preceded by reduction of the fracture and fixation with bandage or in cast with the elbow in flexion. The aim of this study work was to evaluate the impact of specific methods of treatment on the development of Volkmann's contracture. No Volkmann's contracture was observed in a group of 257 patients with displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus at the authors department from 1984 till 1999 while 7 children with obliteration of the brachial artery were successfully treated without an operation. The development of Volkmann's contracture can be successfully prevented for patients with the displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus. Minimal elbow flexion, careful manipulation during closed reduction, stabilisation of fragments by percutaneous pinning and careful clinical follow-up are the crucial factors in the prevention of compartment syndrome in this context.

Child↗
PubMed2004

Congenital Volkmann ischaemic contracture: a case report and review.

Congenital Volkmann ischaemic contracture or neonatal compartment syndrome has rarely been discussed in the literature of dermatology. The condition often involves the upper extremity with cutaneous lesions, contractures and neuropathy. Because the lesions can be mistaken for other entities including necrotizing fasciitis, neonatal gangrene, congenital varicella, aplasia cutis congenita, amniotic band syndrome, subcutaneous fat necrosis and epidermolysis bullosa, dermatologists play a significant role in the diagnosis and, consequently, the treatment of the patient. We describe a premature newborn who had a unilateral, well-demarcated necrotic plaque with a central pallor at birth. The plaque extended circumferentially over the left forearm from the wrist to the elbow. Left wrist oedema, bullae over the fingers and flaccid paralysis at the wrist were also noted.

Compartment Syndromes↗
PubMed1989

CT in established Volkmann's contracture in forearm muscles.

Differential diagnosis between true and pseudo-Volkmann's contracture should not be based on clinical grounds alone, because clinical data are often insufficient in determining the severity and the extent of muscle damage. CT has been utilised in 11 cases where a flexion contracture of the forearm muscles was present and corresponded closely with the surgical findings. True and pseudo-Volkmann's contracture can thus be distinguished and the severity and extent of the muscle damage determined.

Adolescent↗