Topics: Musculoskeletal Disorders : Contractures

Abnormal condition of joint flexion and fixation caused by atrophy and shortening of muscle fibers or loss of normal elasticity of skin.




Dupuytren's Dupuytren's View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
(doo-PWEE-trenz kon-TRACK-chur) Dupuytren's contracture is a fixed flexion contracture of the hand where the fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully extended (straightened).
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Hammer Toe Hammer Toe View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
Hammer toe is the term often used to denote any toe with a dorsal contracture.
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Post Burn Post Burn View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
Contractures that occur due to severe burns.
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Trigger Finger Trigger Finger View: News Rack - Sub-Categories - DMoz
Trigger finger or trigger thumb is a type of stenosing tenosynovitis in which the sheath around a tendon in a thumb or finger becomes swollen and restricts the tendon's movement.
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