This clinical note describes the case of a nine-year-old girl with classical Volkmann's contracture of the left forearm.
The report demonstrates the results and follow-up of conservative orthotic management used as a mode of treatment by a multidisciplinary team. When using an orthosis it is essential to check regularly to attain the desired result.
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