Contracture deformity

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Contracture deformity

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Contracture deformity

Home care continues the care that the health care provider prescribes. For example, physical therapy exercises must be continued at home.

• A contracture seems to be developing.
• You notice a decreased ability to move a joint.

Your health care provider will perform a physical examination and ask questions about your tightness or limited movement, such as:

• When did it start?
• How would you describe it? Where is it located? How bad is it?
• How much movement is there?
• What other symptoms are also present?

Depending on the cause and type of contracture, diagnostic testing (such as an x-ray) may be necessary.

Physical therapy, orthopedic braces, or surgery may be helpful for some types of contractures.

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