The contracture - A deformity that is caused by shrinkage of tissue in an area of skin, muscle, or a tendon and that may restrict the movement of a joint. Skin contractures commonly occur as a result of scarring following extensive burns or other injuries.
Other types of contracture are caused by inflammation and shrinkage of connective tissues; examples of these include Dupuytren’s contracture and Volkmann’s contracture.
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