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Neonatal Volkmann Ischemic Contracture: Case Report and Review of Literature

American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2014
Background Neonatal Volkmann ischemic contracture in newborns is a devastating condition with lifelong consequences. Case Report We report a neonate born with necrotic skin lesions and bullae on right dorsal thenar aspect of hand, who ...
Hitesh Agrawal, Gunjan Dokania, Shou-Yien Wu   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Immunosuppressive Drug Use in Limited Systemic Sclerosis: An International Survey

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Current guidelines recommend immunosuppressive treatment for diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis but are less clear on their use in limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis (lcSSc) in the absence of internal organ complications. We conducted an international survey to understand current immunosuppressive drug prescribing patterns in lcSSc ...
Sabrina Hoa, Yicheng Mu, Marie Hudson, Janet Pope   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

ABDUCTION CONTRACTURE OF THE HIP IN CHILDREN

, 1975
Nine cases of abduction contracture of the hip in children from contracture of the gluteus maximus muscle are reported. Division of the aponeurosis gluteus maximus over the greater trochanter always permitted full adduction.
Young-Shung Shen
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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki, Alireza Amindarolzarbi, Tsion Abdi, John Clarke, Michael Hughes, Ami A. Shah, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparing the real-world effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A injections across distinct poststroke muscle hyper-resistance patterns

Frontiers in Neurology
BackgroundPost-stroke muscle hyper-resistance is produced by both neurogenic (spasticity) and non-neurogenic (contracture) factors. BoNT-A is the most effective intervention for post-stroke spasticity, yet whether concomitant contracture alters its ...
Xuncan Liu, Chen Chen, Yanmin Ju, Liang Zhao, Guoxing Xu, Yinxing Cui, He Li, Xiaowei Chen, Zhenlan Li   +8 more
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Isometric exercises with elements postisometric relaxation to eliminate the knee joint contracture after arthroscopic plastics of anterior cruciate ligament

Pedagogics, Psychology, Medical-Biological Problems of Physical Training and Sports, 2014
Purpose : to determine the efficiency of isometric exercises and post isometric relaxation of character for removal and prevention of contractures and recovery of motor function after arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament in the ...
O.V. Pylypenko, A.A. Zakharov, K.A. Sribniy, A.K. Nikanorov   +3 more
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Association of Elevated Platelets and C‐Reactive Protein With Severe Disease and Poor Survival in Systemic Sclerosis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Elevated C‐reactive protein (CRP) levels in systemic sclerosis (SSc) have been linked with severe disease and worse survival, but the role of platelet levels remains unclear. This study examined whether elevated platelet levels, CRP levels, or both are associated with disease severity, progression, and survival in SSc.
Brian S. Lee, Shufeng Li, Srijana Davuluri, Jennifer Lee, Lorinda Chung   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

CONTRACTURE OF THE QUADRICEPS MUSCLE

, 1964
1. Contracture of parts of the quadriceps muscle is not uncommon and is often accompanied by tightness of the ilio-tibial tract. It is suggested that this may follow intramuscular injections. 2. Recurrent dislocation of the patella can be a consequence
D. R. Gunn
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Report of 3 Cases of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy in a Family

پزشکی بالینی ابن سینا, 2004
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD)can be seen in the middle childhood and the genetic patterns of them are X-linked recessive, autosomal dominant or recessive.
Parviz Yazdanpanah, Abdolrasool Javan, Behdad Nadimi, Mehrdad Rezaei, Behrouz Yazdanpanah, Hamdollah Delaviz   +5 more
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Isolated Dupuytren’s Disease in Proximal Phalanx of the Little Finger Mimicking Giant-Cell Tumor: A Rare Case Presentation

Reports
Background and Clinical Significance: Dupuytren’s disease (DD) is characterized by abnormal myofibroblast proliferation and excessive collagen deposition, leading to the formation of pathological fibrous cords.
Grigorios Kastanis, Mikela-Rafaella Siligardou, Nikolaos Ritzakis, Alexandros Tsioupros, Constantinos Chaniotakis   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source