Volkmann, Richard

Volkmann,

Richard, German surgeon, 1830-1889. Volkmann bone curetteVolkmann bone hookVolkmann cheilitis - an acquired disorder, of unknown etiology of the lower lip, characterized by swelling, ulceration, crusting, mucous gland hyperplasia, abscesses, and sinus tracts. Synonym(s): cheilitis glandularisVolkmann claw hand deformityVolkmann contracture - ischemic contracture resulting from irreversible necrosis of muscle tissue, produced by a compartment syndrome.Volkmann fractureVolkmann ischemiaVolkmann ischemic contractureVolkmann ischemic paralysisVolkmann rake retractorVolkmann splintVolkmann spoon - a sharp spoon for scraping away carious bone or other diseased tissue.Volkmann subluxation