A contracture is a fixed tightening of muscle, tendons,
ligaments, or skin. It prevents normal movement of the associated
body part. An injury such as a severe burn can cause contracture of
the skin. The skin becomes scarred and nonelastic which limits the
range of movement of the affected area.
Review Date: 08/03/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
