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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Congenital contracture
  1. Limited range of motion 
    ... disorders that involve brain and nervous system functions) ... contracture (deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist caused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003173.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Aase syndrome 
    ... February 2023. Accessed September 25, 2023. Thornburg CD. Congenital hypoplastic anemia (Diamond-Blackfan anemia). In: Kliegman RM, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001662.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Leg lengthening and shortening 
    ... of complications and need for further surgeries. Joint contractures may occur.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002965.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Breast augmentation surgery 
    ... There may be a higher risk of capsular contracture with this incision. Capsular contracture is when scar tissue causes the breast to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002984.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Claw hand 
    ... hand, such as nerve or tendon problems, joint contractures , or scar tissue Tendon transfer (graft) to allow ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003169.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Potter syndrome 
    ... limbs that are held in abnormal positions or contractures . Oligohydramnios also stops development of the lungs, so ... chap 14. Marcdante KJ, Kliegman RM, Schuh AM. Congenital and developmental abnormalities of the urinary tract. In: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001268.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Myelomeningocele 
    ... ankle deformities, dislocated hips, and joint tightness or contractures. Many people with myelomeningocele primarily use a wheelchair.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001558.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Muscle function loss 
    ... some muscle tone. Splints may help prevent muscle contractures, a condition in which a muscle becomes permanently ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003190.htm - Medical Encyclopedia