Volkman Ischaemic Contracture



https://www.huffpost.com/entry/volkmanns-ischemiccontracture_b_5a21657fe4b04dacbc9bd645

 Inspect

    Alignment of Upper Extremity

    Comment on Supinated or pronated position.      of proximal and distal third forearm

    Attitude of fingers - mostly flexed fingers.            and wrist with severe deformities 

    check cascade of fingers

    skin with scars

    muscles wasting 

  Feel

    temperature

    any tendernes superficial and deep 

   check scar mobile or fixed

  Movement 

         Active and passive 

         Elbow -                                                                                   Flexion/ Extension    

                 supination/pronation 

         Wrist  - Flexion/extension

         Fingers - flexion/ extension 

   Check NV status

   Limb length

    Lymph nodes

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