Which of the following is a treatment option for Volkmann's ischemia?: (A) Fasciotomy, (B) Cock up splint, (C) Bone shortening, (D) Turn buckle splint
Answer is A. 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.