| 21. | Contractures often return or involve other fingers.
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| 22. | Dupuytren's contracture progresses slowly and is often accompanied by some aching and itching.
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| 23. | Physiotherapy can help to maintain the patient s mobility and will help to prevent contractures.
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| 24. | Many experience contractures, which are defined as joints that cannot be stretched or moved.
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| 25. | The procedure will release the contracture and allows for active flexion by transferring the biceps.
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| 26. | Kovaleski has arthrogryposis, a condition causing joint contracture in his right arm and hand.
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| 27. | Other muskuloskeletal issues may include joint contractures, muscle weakness or muscle loss, and osteoporosis.
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| 28. | Radiation therapy is most effective when nodules and cords first appear, and before contracture begins.
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| 29. | The splint is used to provide prolonged stretch to the healing tissues and prevent flexion contractures.
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| 30. | A positive psoas contracture test and pain with palpation reported by the patient indicate clinical significance.
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