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Muscle contracture
Muscle contracture
Disease overview
Muscle contracture refers to a clinical syndrome characterized by specific gaits and signs due to degeneration and contracture of muscle and fascial fibers in the affected area, leading to restricted...
Detailed description
Muscle contracture refers to a clinical syndrome characterized by specific gaits and signs due to degeneration and contracture of muscle and fascial fibers in the affected area, leading to restricted joint function.
The main symptoms include postural deformity in the contracted area, severe pain around the joint, skin depressions, and restricted abduction and adduction of limb joints.
Disease information
Disease name
Muscle contracture
English name
Muscle contracture
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
Related departments
Neurology
Orthopedics
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