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Volkmann's contracture or Volkmann contracture n ischemic contracture of an extremity and esp. of a hand

fibrosis and shortening of muscles due to inadequate blood supply. It is a complication that arises if the blood supply is interrupted by pressure on the blood vessels from a fracture fragment, or from raised pressure due to compartment syndrome, or by pressure from constricting bandages and plaster casts.