Volkmann's ischemic contracture is associated with
Intertrochanteric femoral fracture
Supracondylar fracture of the humerus
Posterior dislocation of the knee
Traumatic shoulder separation
Compromise of blood supply to the muscles of the forearm can lead to a compartment syndrome and permanent serious functional deformity of the arm. Any patient with a compressive dressing or cast of the upper extremity can experience this potential catastrophe. Whenever a patient has increasing pain in the presence of a circular dressing around the arm or forearm, the dressing should be removed immediately. If there is tenderness in the forearm on either the ulnar or dorsal aspect, a fasciotomy should be considered.
Orthopedics