Contracture

A shortening of a muscle that is permanent and is a consequence of fibrosis.

Permanent shortening or contraction of a muscle, often producing physical distortion or deformity.

Immobility of muscles or a joint caused by shortening or wasting of tissue or muscle fibers.

A progressive stiffening of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that surround the joints tend to develop after a stroke or an injury when prolonged immobility has limited the movement of joints.

A permanent tightening of a muscle caused by fibrosis.

A permanent shortening of a muscle or tendon in the human body in response to continued hypertonic stress exerted on that muscle or tendon, such as constant spasticity.

Contraction of a muscle due to atrophy of muscle fibers, extensive scar tissue over a joint, or other factors.

Condition of fixed resistance to the passive stretch of a muscle; associated with paralysis or lack of use of a muscle group.

A deformed or distorted joint caused by abnormal shortening of muscles and tendons surrounding the joint or by the shrinking of scars in the connective tissue capsule or skin associated with the joint.

Fibrosis of muscle tissue producing shrinkage and shortening of the muscle without generating any strength. It is usually a consequence of pain in or disuse of a muscle or limb.

The permanent shortening of a muscle or of fibrous tissue. Contraction is the name given to the temporary shortening of a muscle.

Fibrosis of connective tissue in skin, fascia, muscle, or a joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint.

A permanent shortening of the muscles and tendons adjacent to a joint which can result from severe, untreated spasticity and interferes with normal movement around the affected joint. If left untreated, the affected joint can become frozen in a flexed (bent) position.

Muscle spasm refers to the involuntary tightening or contraction of muscles, which hinders the regular movement of the associated limb or body part.

Contracture is a deformity characterized by the tightening and shrinkage of tissues in the skin, muscle, or tendon, leading to restricted joint movement. Skin contractures often occur as a result of scarring following severe burns or other injuries. Inflammation and shrinkage of connective tissues can also cause different types of contractures, such as Dupuytren’s contracture and Volkmann’s contracture. These conditions result in the tightening and limitation of joint mobility due to the affected tissues’ reduced flexibility.