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Rat Model of Quadriceps Contracture by Joint Immobilization
Biology, 2022 Muscle contracture is an abnormal pathologic process resulting in fibrosis and muscle atrophy, which can lead to limitation of joint motion. To establish a diagnostic method to detect muscle contracture and a method to control its progression, we ...
Kanokwan Suwankanit, Miki Shimizu
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Recurrence of Dupuytren\u27s contracture: A consensus-based definition [PDF]
, 2017 Purpose: One of the major determinants of Dupyutren disease (DD) treatment efficacy is recurrence of the contracture. Unfortunately, lack of agreement in the literature on what constitutes recurrence makes it nearly impossible to compare the multiple ...
Dupuytren Delphi Group, +6 more
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Journal of Investigative Surgery, 2022 Background Although anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery is known to cause joint contracture, the mechanisms of this process are unknown. We aimed to assess the effects of transection of this ligament and each phase of reconstruction surgery
Akinori Kaneguchi +3 more
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Rehabilitation interventions for foot drop in neuromuscular disease [PDF]
, 2007 "Foot drop" or "Floppy foot drop" is the term commonly used to describe weakness or contracture of the muscles around the ankle joint.
Disler, Peter B. +3 more
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SICOT-J, 2021 When severe proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint flexion contracture is induced in the little finger by Dupuytren’s disease, it interferes with activities of daily living.
Ito Yoko +8 more
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Rehabilitation interventions for foot drop in neuromuscular disease [PDF]
, 2009 "Foot drop" or "Floppy foot drop" is the term commonly used to describe weakness or contracture of the muscles around the ankle joint.
Brumett +33 more
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Posterior Glenohumeral Joint Capsule Contracture [PDF]
Shoulder & Elbow, 2012 Glenohumeral joint posterior capsule contracture may cause shoulder pain by altering normal joint mechanics. Contracture is commonly noted in throwing athletes but can also be present in nonthrowers. The cause of contracture in throwing athletes is assumed to be a response to the high amount of repetitive tensile force placed on the tissue, whereas ...
Amitabh, Dashottar, John, Borstad
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Fibromatosis of the Plantar Fascia: Diagnosis and Indications For Surgical Treatment [PDF]
, 1999 Plantar fibromatosis is a rare, benign lesion involving the plantar aponeurosis. Eleven patients (13 feet) underwent 24 operations, including local excision, wide excision, or complete plantar fasciectomy. Clinical results were evaluated retrospectively.
Aviles E. +23 more
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Joint contractures and diabetic retinopathy [PDF]
Postgraduate Medical Journal, 1983 Summary It has been suggested that joint contractures may be an early marker of microangiopathy, especially retinopathy, in diabetic patients. To investigate this possibility, the prevalence of contractures of the finger joints, as assessed by the painted hand technique, was compared in 106 diabetic patients without, and 105 with ...
M, Chapple +5 more
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Involvement of pro-inflammatory cytokines and growth factors in the pathogenesis of Dupuytren's contracture: a novel target for a possible future therapeutic strategy? [PDF]
, 2015 Dupuytren's contracture (DC) is a benign fibro-proliferative disease of the hand causing fibrotic nodules and fascial cords which determine debilitating contracture and deformities of fingers and hands.
Alberto Signore +11 more
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