Limb joint contracture

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0003121

A contracture (chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin) that prevent normal movement of one or more joints of the limbs. [ HPO:probinson ]

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database cross reference

UMLS:C1969879

definition

A contracture (chronic loss of joint motion due to structural changes in muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin) that prevent normal movement of one or more joints of the limbs.

has alternative id

HP:0005631, HP:0005839

has exact synonym

Limb contractures

HP:0003121

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Subclass of:

Flexion contracture