Contracture deformity
Definition
A contracture is a tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin that prevents normal movement.
Contracture deformity
Alternate Names : Deformity - contracture
Definition ...
Contracture deformity Treatment
Review Date: 08/12/2008
Reviewed By: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine.
Contracture Deformity of the Hand
Causes
Contractures may be caused by abnormalities of the structures surrounding a joint. These include: ...
(7 causes), Constant aching muscles of both arms (12 causes), Constant distal muscle weakness (16 causes), Constant proximal muscle weakness (22 causes), Constant ptosis (9 causes), Constrictive pericarditis (27 causes), Contracture deformity (11 ...
Gene Review: Roberts Syndrome
MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Contracture deformity
MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Microcephaly
You might also find information on the diagnosis or management of Roberts syndrome in Educational resources and Patient support.
Delayed closure of fontanelles (soft spots)
Droopy eye lids
Inability to fully extend the joints from birth (contracture deformity)
Mildly slowed growth
Narrow shoulders
Pale skin
Triple-jointed thumbs ...
* Absent or small knuckles * Cleft palate * Decreased skin creases at finger joints * Deformed ears * Delayed closure of fontanelles (soft spots) * Droopy eye lids * Inability to fully extend the joints from birth (contracture deformity) * Mildly ...
pain (a painful sensation that the foot or toe is still there)
Continued spread of gangrene, requiring amputation of more areas of your foot, toes, or leg
Bleeding
Nerve damage
Limp (depending on which toe has been removed)
Contracture deformity ...
 See also: Deformity, Symptom, Injury, Palsy, Cerebral palsy
  
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