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. 1987:7:117-31.

Volkmann's ischemic contractures and blowout fractures

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  • PMID: 3502731

Volkmann's ischemic contractures and blowout fractures

R D Lisman et al. Adv Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 1987.

Abstract

Volkmann's ischemic contractures have long been recognized by orthopedic surgeons as a sequela of increased pressure within osseofascial muscle compartments. We present evidence that the same mechanism is a cause of fibrosis and contracture of extraocular muscles following orbital blowout fractures. Surgical treatment of a specific, recognizable type of blowout fracture is proposed.

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