Elderly contracture
Contracture refers to a muscle or joint being in a spastic state or a certain position for a long time, which causes muscle atrophy, joint deformation and fixation, and then causes body dysfunction and local pain. Due to the cause, contracture is more common in the elderly and often occurs in the limbs and nearby joints. It is an important reason that affects disease recovery and reduces the quality of life of the elderly.
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Site of disease:
muscle -
Infectious :
Not contagious -
Frequent population:
Elderly -
Related symptoms:
Muscle atrophy due to disuse limb pain skeletal muscle spasm joint contracture joint deformity