Definition of «contracture»

Contracture refers to the tightening or shortening of muscles, tendons, or other tissues in the body, which results in reduced flexibility and limited movement.

Sentences with «contracture»

  • LP is an inherited condition in which children are born with contractures of multiple joints and then develop difficulty of joint movements that progress in severity with age. (sciencedaily.com)
  • The surgery was difficult due to scar tissue and muscle contracture from the limb deformity. (vetmed.ucdavis.edu)
  • It is important to prevent contractures of the toes and to decrease swelling in the limb. (wearethecure.org)
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