noun
- a permanent shortening or tightening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue that restricts normal movement
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient developed a contracture in his elbow after the injury.
- Physical therapy can help prevent contractures in bedridden patients.
- The burn victim suffered severe contractures that limited her range of motion.
- Regular stretching exercises may reduce the risk of muscle contractures.
- The doctor recommended surgery to release the contracture in her hand.
- Dupuytren’s contracture affects the connective tissue in the palm.