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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