Which of the following is a treatment option for Volkmann's ischemia?
Fasciotomy
Cock up splint
Bone shortening
Turn buckle splint
Ans. A. FasciotomyVolkmann's ischemia is synonymous with Compartment syndrome. If the same is missed, there occurs necrosis followed by fibrosis of forearm flexors leading to a flexion contracture in hand also called as Volkmann's ischemic contracture.
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