Contracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A muscle contracture is a shortening of a muscle in the human body in response to continued hypertonic stress exerted on that muscle or tendon, ...
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Contracture deformity: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
21 Sep 2009 ... Provides a definition, causes, and considerations.
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Dupuytren's contracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dupuytren's contracture is caused by underlying contractures of the palmar fascia. The ring finger and little finger are the fingers most commonly affected
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Dupuytren's contracture: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
21 Sep 2009 ... Dupuytren's contracture is a painless thickening and contracture of tissue beneath the skin on the palm of the hand and fingers. ...
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Capsular contracture - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Grade IV capsular contracture in the right breast of a 29-year-old woman seven years after subglandular placement of 560cc silicone gel-filled breast ...
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Volkmann's ischemic contracture: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Volkmann's contracture occurs when there is a lack of blood flow (ischemia) to the forearm. This usually occurs when there is increased pressure due to ...
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OMIM - DUPUYTREN CONTRACTURE
MIM %126900 · Description · Clinical Features · Cytogenetics · Mapping · See Also · References · Contributors · Creation Date · Edit History ...
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Contracture deformity: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
A contracture is a fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin. It prevents normal movement of the associated body part. ...
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The surgical treatment of Dupuytren's contracture: a synthesis of ...
Selective fasciectomy is recommended once contracture has occurred. Alternatives for wound closure include tissue rearrangement, the open palm technique, ...
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Google Directory - Health > Conditions and Diseases ...
Contains an overview of Dupuytren's contracture, Ledderhose disease and related diseases, including available therapies and a patients' forum. ...
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