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Volkmann Contracture

Known as: Volkmanns Ischemic Contracture, Contractures, Ischemic, volkmann's contracture ischemic 
A type of permanent damage to muscles and nerves that results from prolonged lack blood flow to those tissues. It is characterized by shortening and… 
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Compartment syndromesConnective and Soft TissueDupuytren ContractureIn Blood

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Ischemic contracture

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Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Hyperfibrinogenemia is associated with specific histocytological composition and complications of atherosclerotic carotid plaques in patients affected by transient ischemic attacks.
BACKGROUND Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that hyperfibrinogenemia is an independent risk factor for cerebrovascular… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Treatment of Symptomatic Hammertoe with a Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis
This study examined 76 consecutive patients (100 feet) treated by a single surgeon for both flexible and rigid hammertoes with a… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Involvement of the Renin–Angiotensin System in Ischemic Damage and Reperfusion Arrhythmias in the Isolated Perfused Rat Heart
We have investigated the contribution of the renin–angiotensin system to the damage caused by 40-min global ischemia in the… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is indicated for patients with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Enhanced myocardial protection during ischemic arrest. Oxygenation of a crystalloid cardioplegic solution.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Time course of ischemic alterations during normothermic and hypothermic arrest and its reflection by on-line monitoring of tissue pH.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
The relationship of ischemic contracture of vascular reperfusion in the isolated rat heart.
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Reversal of ischemic damage with secondary blood cardioplegia.
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
Ischemic contracture of the left ventricle. Production and prevention.
Review
1964
Review
1964
FEMORAL-HEAD PROSTHESES. A REVIEW OF THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIX OPERATIONS AND THEIR RESULTS.
This study reviews 356 consecutive operations for the insertion of femoral-head prostheses. Early and late results are analyzed… 
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