Contracture of the Forearm

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Definition:
A muscle contracture is a permanent shortening of a muscle or joints in the forearm. It is usually in response to prolonged hypertonic spasticity in a concentrated muscle area. Contractures are essentially muscles or tendons that have remained too tight for too long, thus becoming shorter. Once they occur they cannot be stretched or exercised away; they must be released with orthopedic surgery.
Symptoms
  • Pain in the forearm
  • Stiffness in the forearm
  • Loss of ROM in the forearm
Causes
  • Elbow fracture
  • Humerus fracture
  • Injury
  • Direct blow
  • Compartment syndrome
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to the forearm
  • Hand intrinsic strengthening
  • Upper extremity strengthening

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