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Contracture deformity
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Deformity - contracture Home Care Home care continues the care that the health care provider prescribes. For example, physical therapy exercises must be continued at home. Call your health care provider if Call your health care provider if:
What to expect at your health care provider's office Your health care provider will perform a physical examination and ask questions about your tightness or limited movement, such as:
Depending on the cause and type of contracture, diagnostic testing (such as an x-ray) may be necessary. Physical therapy, orthopedic braces, or surgery may be helpful for some types of contractures.
Review Date: 08/03/2010 A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||
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