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In pathology, a contracture is a shortening of muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby soft tissues that causes the joints to shorten and become very stiff, preventing normal movement. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A contracture is usually permanent, but less commonly can be temporary (such as in McArdle disease ), [ 3 ] or resolve over time but reoccur later in life ...
The specific cause of camptodactyly remains unknown, but there are a few deficiencies that lead to the condition. A deficient lumbrical muscle controlling the flexion of the fingers, and abnormalities of the flexor and extensor tendons. [7] A number of congenital syndromes may also cause camptodactyly: Jacobsen syndrome; Beals syndrome [8] Blau ...
Muscle injury (such as a large burn or surgery) can cause muscle contractures as internal scar tissue (adhesions and fibrosis) develops. Repetitive muscle injuries (e.g. sports injuries, major muscle strains) and micro-injuries (e.g. overuse injuries, minor muscle strains) can also cause this. Adhesions and fibrosis are made of dense fibrous ...
One study's definition is a total range of motion (ROM) <90 degrees constitutes AF, another definition is flexion contracture >10 degrees, or inability to flex the knee >100 degrees. AF is a diagnosis of exclusion; before making a final diagnosis of arthrofibrosis, other causes of stiffness following knee replacement should be excluded (ex ...
[6] [7] This leads to a lack of blood supply to the tissue within it. [8] There are two types: acute and chronic. [6] Acute compartment syndrome can lead to a loss of the affected limb due to tissue death. [7] [9] Symptoms of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) include severe pain, decreased blood flow, decreased movement, numbness, and a pale ...
Fibrous bands are the most common cause of deep gluteal syndrome, [2] and this frequently seen intraoperatively during endoscopic sciatic nerve explorations. [6] Fibrous tissue, also known as scar tissue, is dense, inelastic tissue that can form after the body heals from an injury. Fibrous bands are fibrous tissue with a long, thin shape like a ...
Collagenase clostridium histolyticum is an enzyme produced by the bacterium Clostridium histolyticum that dismantles collagen.It is used as a powder-and-solvent injection kit for the treatment of Dupuytren's contracture, a condition where the fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully straightened, and Peyronie's disease, a connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous ...
This category reflects the organization of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes M60-M79 within Chapter XIII: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue should be included in this category.