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Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 6/2010

01-12-2010 | Review

Volkmann’s contracture in high-voltage electrical injury

Authors: Chris S. Ahn, Peter K. M. Maitz

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 6/2010

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Abstract

Burn injuries are a common form of trauma, it occurs in 1% of the population of Australasia each year. Of these injuries, the devastating effects of high-voltage electrical burns in deep-tissue injury causing compartment syndrome and subsequent Volkmann’s ischemic contracture are well documented. This report highlights the importance of early recognition of the severe electrical burn injury and its clinical consequences. Early identification through vigilant monitoring and diagnostic adjuncts, together with early intervention, whether conservative monitoring or operative management is of utmost importance in the prevention of ongoing complications and recovery from injury.
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Metadata
Title
Volkmann’s contracture in high-voltage electrical injury
Authors
Chris S. Ahn
Peter K. M. Maitz
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-010-0508-3

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