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Is there a cure for volkmann's contracture?
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Volkmann's ischemic : Contracture from vascular injury to the muscles in the forearm. Typically related to a fracture or crush elbow or 4arm there is no cure but surgical treatment can relieve some of the resultant problems associated with it. Tendon lengthening, nerve decompression, resection of fibrotic tissue. Much depends upon the everity of the contracture and the depth of injury. Hand surgeons take care of this.
Answered 12/29/2012
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No: But treatment can improve function and relieve contractures. Therapy and muscle releases are performed.
Answered 11/25/2013
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