Which of the following does not involve nerve damage?
High-Yield Explanation
Guillain barre syndrome, erb's paralysis, and neurotmesis primarily involves nerves, whereas volkmann's paralysis is primarily ischemic paralysis of muscles due to raised intracompamental pressure (vascular phenomenon). It may secondarily lead to nerve ischemia and damage. Ref: Tachdjian's Pediatric Ohopedics 3/e, Page 2139-77, 2060; Rockwood and Green's Fracture in Children 6/e, Page 543-86; Apley's 8/e, Page 596-99, 563-64; Watson Jones : Fracture and Joint injuries 6/e, Page 591-609.