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Volkmann's ischemic paralysis (Richard von Volkmann)
Associated persons:
Richard von Volkmann
Description:
Paralysis seen in Volkmann's contracture, caused by ischemia resulting from injury or occlusion of the nutrient vessels of an extremity.
Bibliography:
- R. Volkmann:
Die ischämischen Muskellähmungen und Kontracturen.
Centralblatt für Chirurgie, Leipzig, 1881, 8: 801-803.
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