Skin contracture

Skin contracture

A permanent tightening of the skin that prevents normal movement of the associated body part and that can cause permanent deformity. A contracture develops when the normally elastic connective tissues are replaced by inelastic fibrous tissue. This makes the affected area resistant to stretching and prevents normal movement.
Mentioned in: Lymphedema
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
Despite these treatments, patients with severe burns commonly suffer from prolonged pain, aggressive scarring, skin contracture and reduced range of motion.
Cytori to conduct burn clinical trial under HHS contract

Medical browser ?
Full browser ?