Editing Volkmann's contracture (section)

==Signs and symptoms==
The most important signs and symptoms of [[compartment syndrome]] are observable before actual contracture. What is known as the five Ps of compartment syndrome include: [[pain]], generally the initial symptom, accompanied by pulselessness, [[pallor]], [[paralysis]], and [[Paresthesia|paraesthesias]]. Pain will likely also increase upon extension of the affected limbs hands and fingers, which is one of the earliest signs of compartment syndrome and should urgently be followed up by an exam to look for potential development of Volkmann contracture itself. Palpating for tissue firmness in the forearm, and the pulse volume and character of the [[radial artery]], also reflects the degree of compartment syndrome.<ref>{{Citation |last=Mirza |first=Taaha M. |title=Volkmann Contracture |date=2023 |url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557754/ |work=StatPearls |access-date=2023-04-24 |place=Treasure Island (FL) |publisher=StatPearls Publishing |pmid=32491686 |last2=Taqi |first2=Muhammad}}</ref>