Definition
A contracture is restricted joint motion caused by shortening, stiffness, or structural change in muscles, tendons, capsule, skin, or other soft tissues. It can range from an early dynamic limitation that improves with treatment to a fixed deformity. In limb lengthening, knee-flexion and ankle-equinus contractures are important monitored risks. [1]
Aliases
joint contracture
Sources
- Coglianese DB et al. - Physical therapy management of patients undergoing limb lengthening by distraction osteogenesisAcademic journal
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