Volkmann contracture

Term ID

DOID:5587

Synonyms

• Volkmann's ischemic contracture

Definition

A connective tissue disease that develops from prolonged ischemia and results in permanent necrosis, stiffening, and shortening of affected muscles. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26815829

References

• ICD10CM:T79.6
• ICD9CM:958.6
• MESH:D054061
• NCI:C35130
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:157667008
• UMLS_CUI:C0042951

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:5587 )