Limb contractures in parkinsonian patients are extremely rare but lead to severe deformities of hands and feet . Etiology and pathogenic mechanism(s) remain unclear and are a matter of speculation, ...

Contracture deformity limits movement due to stiff connective tissues, often caused by inactivity, injury, or underlying conditions like arthritis. Diagnosis typically involves a physical exam and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with a fixed flexion contracture should be carefully evaluated and educated on stretching exercises and ...

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that causes tissue beneath the skin of your palm (fascia) to thicken and form tough bands called cords. These cords tighten and gradually pull one or more ...

Joint contractures are a common complication of spinal cord injury (SCI), 1, 2, 3 and are characterized by limitations in the passive range of motion (ROM) of affected joints. 4, 5 Contractures limit ...

Background: Prolonged immobility during a critical illness may predispose patients to the development of joint contracture. We sought to document the incidence of, the risk factors for and the ...

Dupuytren’s disease affects the palmar fascia and can progress into finger-bending Dupuytren’s contracture over time. It often pulls the ring or little finger into a fixed flexed position. Changes in ...

For some people, the condition may only cause lumps in the palm and never worsen, while others may develop severely bent fingers that cannot be fully straightened. If the lumps or contractures aren't ...

Many care home staff have no training in preventing and managing contractures. This article describes the implementation of a contracture risk assessment tool and a training programme to improve staff ...

ADDUCTION contracture of the thumb presents a most serious disability of the hand. The thumb is useless as an opponent for the fingers, is unable to abduct and rotate and, in some cases, blocks ...

Dupuytren's disease limits hand function, diminishes the quality of life, and may ultimately disable the hand. Surgery followed by hand therapy is standard treatment, but it is associated with serious ...