title: Volkmann's ischemic contractures and blowout fractures.
abstract: Volkmann's ischemic contractures have long been recognized by orthopedic surgeons as a sequela of increased pressure within osseofascial muscle compartments. We present evidence that the same mechanism is a cause of fibrosis and contracture of extraocular muscles following orbital blowout fractures. Surgical treatment of a specific, recognizable type of blowout fracture is proposed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D009801:Oculomotor Muscles / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011312:Pressure; D011859:Radiography; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications*