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Medical Definition of Volkmann's contracture
1. Ischemic contracture resulting from irreversible necrosis of muscle tissue, produced by a compartment syndrome; classically involves the forearm flexor muscles. (05 Mar 2000)
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1. Ischemic contracture resulting from irreversible necrosis of muscle tissue, produced by a compartment syndrome; classically involves the forearm flexor muscles. (05 Mar 2000)