Anatomical Abnormality
joint contracture
joint con·trac·ture
Definitions related to joint contracture:
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Permanent restriction of a joint, usually resulting from prolonged spasticity in a muscle area.U.S. FDA GlossaryU.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
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Permanent shortening of a joint, usually resulting from prolonged spasticity in a muscle area.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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