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Mesh term Contracture

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Joint Diseases
Muscular Diseases

Description

Prolonged shortening of the muscle or other soft tissue around a joint, preventing movement of the joint.

Browse to child terms:
Dupuytren Contracture
Fibromatosis, Plantar
Hip Contracture
Ischemic Contracture

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Mesh term Contracture

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