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contracture [kən′trak·chər] (architecture) The narrowing of a section of a column. (medicine) Shortening, as of muscle or scar tissue, producing distortion or deformity or abnormal limitation of movement of a joint. Retarded relaxation of muscle, as when it is injected with veratrine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Part 1 "The Hand and Wrist," covers disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Colles' fracture, Raynaud's phenomenon, Dupuytren's contracture, and de Quervain's disease. A common example is a condition known as Dupuytren's contracture of the hand. An aging population is turning to an innovative treatment for the debilitating hand disease known as Dupuytren's contracture. |
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