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Joint contractures Stiffness of the joints that prevents full extension. Mentioned in: Mucopolysaccharidoses How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The major goals are to prevent the progression of joint contractures and spinal deformity, to prolong ambulation for as long as possible, and to maintain the best level of health and function possible. Challenges: Joel was born with arthrogryposis, a muscle disorder that causes multiple joint contractures, or limitations in the range of motion of a joint. 1) Other phenotypic features include congenital joint contractures and abnormal "crumpled" pinnae. |
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