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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Limb joint contracture
  1. Limb-girdle muscular dystrophies 
    People with limb-girdle muscular dystrophies may experience complications such as: Abnormal heart rhythms Contractures of the joints Difficulties with activities of daily living due to shoulder weakness Progressive weakness, which may lead to needing a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000711.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Leg or foot amputation 
    ... painful. This is called phantom pain or phantom limb pain. The joint closest to the part that is amputated loses its range of motion, making it hard to move. This is called joint contracture. Infection of the skin or bone. The amputation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Complex regional pain syndrome 
    ... that is becoming worse Slower hair growth Stiff joints and weak muscles Stage 3 (irreversible changes can be seen) Limited movement in limb because of tightened muscles and tendons (contracture) Muscle wasting Pain in the entire limb If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007184.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Leg lengthening and shortening 
    ... rate of complications and need for further surgeries. Joint contractures may occur.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002965.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Muscular dystrophy 
    ... Weakness of certain muscles Abnormally curved spine ( scoliosis ) Joint contractures ( clubfoot , claw-hand, or others) Low muscle tone ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001190.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Claw hand 
    ... claw 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
  7. Dupuytren contracture 
    ... EK, eds. Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2021:chap 19. Stretanski MF. Dupuytren contracture. In: Frontera WR, Silver JK, Rizzo TD, Jr, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001233.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Compartment syndrome 
    ... affected area. For acute compartment syndrome of the limb, the person is often unable to flex or extend the joint above or below the area. To confirm the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001224.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Muscle atrophy 
    ... and, in some cases, surgery to correct a contracture .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003188.htm - Medical Encyclopedia