A type of permanent damage to muscles and nerves that results from prolonged lack blood flow to those tissues. It is characterized by shortening and stiffening of the muscles.
Also Known As:
Volkmann's Ischemic Contracture; Contracture, Ischemic; Contracture, Volkmann's Ischemic; Contractures, Ischemic; Contractures, Volkmann; Ischemic Contracture, Volkmann's; Ischemic Contractures; Volkmann Contractures; Volkmann Ischemic Contracture; Volkmanns Ischemic Contracture; Contracture, Volkmann; Volkmann Contracture