| 41. | There he advocated a surgical process known as " tenotomy " to correct contracture abnormalities of the extremities.
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| 42. | It is usually the choice of procedure for patients who have a flexion contractures greater than 45 degrees.
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| 43. | Surgery could be required for a tendon release in the case of a severe muscle imbalance leading to contracture.
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| 44. | Late effects of arthritis include joint contracture ( stiff, bent joint due to fibrosis ) and joint damage.
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| 45. | Various interventions can slow, stop, or even reverse muscle contractures, ranging from physical therapy to surgery.
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| 46. | Achilles tendon lengthening ( heel-cord release ) and physical therapy can be helpful for treating equinus contracture.
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| 47. | In a MCP joint contracture the needle must be placed at the point of maximum bowstringing of the palpable cord.
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| 48. | As they get older, they usually develop joint deformities called contractures, which restrict the movement of certain joints.
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| 49. | Melorheostosis can be associated with pain, physical deformity, skin and circulation problems, contractures, and functional limitation.
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| 50. | It enables complex procedures such as for Dupuytren's contracture to be performed as outpatient procedures under local anaesthesia.
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