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Ischemic Contracture

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
Networked: 216 relevant articles (27 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Ischemia
2. Ventricular Fibrillation
3. Hypoxia (Hypoxemia)
4. Contracture
5. Heart Arrest (Cardiac Arrest)

Experts

1. Ayoub, Iyad M: 3 articles (04/2005 - 04/2002)
2. Gazmuri, Raúl J: 3 articles (04/2005 - 04/2002)
3. Headrick, J P: 3 articles (10/2001 - 10/2000)
4. Murphy, Elizabeth: 2 articles (12/2019 - 10/2005)
5. Jeung, Kyung Woon: 2 articles (01/2019 - 06/2016)
6. Lee, Byung Kook: 2 articles (01/2019 - 06/2016)
7. Lee, Dong Hun: 2 articles (01/2019 - 06/2016)
8. Min, Yong Il: 2 articles (01/2019 - 06/2016)
9. Headrick, John P: 2 articles (01/2012 - 02/2005)
10. Reichelt, Melissa E: 2 articles (01/2012 - 02/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Ischemic Contracture:
1. Cromakalim (Levcromakalim)IBA
2. Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)IBA
3. Phosphates (Orthophosphate)IBA
4. Lactic Acid (Lactate)FDA LinkGeneric
5. Creatine Kinase (Creatine Phosphokinase)IBA
6. cariporideIBA
7. Nicorandil (SG 75)IBA
8. Glucose (Dextrose)FDA LinkGeneric
9. EnzymesIBA
10. GlycogenIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Induced Heart Arrest (Cardioplegia)
2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
3. Fasciotomy
4. Resuscitation
5. Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation