We applied the modified Orthofix LRS fixator to a total of 10 extremities in 7 patients. Four patients had arthrogryposis, and one patient each had sickle cell disease, previous knee sepsis, and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients with a fixed flexion contracture should be carefully evaluated and educated on stretching exercises and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Although anterior distal femoral hemiepiphysiodesis alone was effective for knee flexion contractures of 25° or ...

Because of the increased risk of complications and potential for recurrence associated with invasive surgical techniques, there has been renewed interest in simple fasciotomy to treat flexion ...

Joint contractures are a common complication of spinal cord injury (SCI), 1, 2, 3 and are characterized by limitations in the passive range of motion (ROM) of affected joints. 4, 5 Contractures limit ...

ADDUCTION contracture of the thumb presents a most serious disability of the hand. The thumb is useless as an opponent for the fingers, is unable to abduct and rotate and, in some cases, blocks ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The BMJ is an international peer reviewed medical journal and a fully "online first" publication. Our publishing model–"continuous ...

This article was published 14/07/2015 (3881 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. Tendons and ligaments are essential; they help maintain stability and flexibility. This is most ...

Pediatric patients with severe knee flexion contractures were evaluated clinically and radiographically both preoperatively and postoperatively. Demographics, diagnosis, previous operations, and ...