Translations for contracture in the English»Italian Dictionary (Go to Italian»English)

contracture [Brit kənˈtraktʃə, Am kənˈtræk(t)ʃər] N MED

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Surgery could be required for a tendon release in the case of a severe muscle imbalance leading to contracture. en.wikipedia.org

When skin is burned, the surrounding skin begins to pull together, resulting in a contracture. en.wikipedia.org

Extension by splinting shows reduction of the flexion contracture. en.wikipedia.org

It also commonly features a varus (inverted) hindfoot, a plantarflexed position of the first metatarsal, an adducted forefoot, and dorsal contracture of the toes. en.wikipedia.org

The next step is tightness of the posterior capsule called posterior capsular contracture. en.wikipedia.org

The common revision surgery indications include major and minor medical complications, capsular contracture, shell rupture, and device deflation. en.wikipedia.org

Therefore, it is susceptible to pathological shortening or contracture, especially in older people with a sedentary lifestyle, and requires regular stretching to maintain normal tone. en.wikipedia.org

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