Multidisciplinary conservative management in classical Volkmann's contracture: a case report.
This clinical note describes the case of a nine-year-old girl with classical Volkmann's contracture of the left forearm. The report demonstrates the results and follow-up of conservative orthotic management used as a mode of treatment by a multidisciplinary team. When using an orthosis it is essential to check regularly to attain the desired result.
Reinders
M F
MF
Department of Rehabilitation, University Hospital Groningen, The Netherlands.
Geertzen
J H
JH
Eisma
W H
WH
D000058:Accidental Falls; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010348:Patient Care Team; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*