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Lower-limb joint contracture

MedGen UID:
395285
•Concept ID:
C1859523
•
Anatomical Abnormality; Finding
Synonyms: Contractures of the lower limbs; Contractures, lower limbs
 
HPO: HP:0005750

Definition

A limitation in the passive range of motion of a joint of the lower limb resulting from loss of elasticity in the periarticular tissues owing to structural changes of non-bony tissues, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules or skin. [from HPO]

Conditions with this feature

Congenital fascial dystrophy
MedGen UID:
226997
•Concept ID:
C1302740
•
Congenital Abnormality
See: Condition Record
Progressive demyelinating neuropathy with bilateral striatal necrosis
MedGen UID:
462323
•Concept ID:
C3150973
•
Disease or Syndrome
SLC25A19-related thiamine metabolism dysfunction (SLC25A19 deficiency) is characterized by two phenotypes: Amish lethal microcephaly and thiamine metabolism dysfunction syndrome 4 (THMD-4). Amish lethal microcephaly is characterized by severe congenital microcephaly, developmental delay, seizures, 2-oxoglutaric aciduria, and often premature death. THMD-4 is characterized by febrile illness-associated episodic encephalopathy, progressive polyneuropathy, and bilateral striatal necrosis.
See: Condition Record
Congenital fascial dystrophy
Progressive demyelinating neuropathy with bilateral striatal necrosis

Professional guidelines

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Natural history of spinal muscular atrophy in children: an analysis of 117 cases.
Yang YY, Yuan P, Li M, Jiang L, Hong SQ
Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2021 Oct 15;23(10):1038-1043. doi: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2106025. PMID: 34719420Free PMC Article
Relationship between stature and tibial length for children with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy.
Kihara K, Kawasaki Y, Yagi M, Takada S
Brain Dev 2015 Oct;37(9):853-7. Epub 2015 Mar 11 doi: 10.1016/j.braindev.2015.01.007. PMID: 25769408

Diagnosis

Natural history of spinal muscular atrophy in children: an analysis of 117 cases.
Yang YY, Yuan P, Li M, Jiang L, Hong SQ
Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2021 Oct 15;23(10):1038-1043. doi: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2106025. PMID: 34719420Free PMC Article
Relationship between stature and tibial length for children with moderate-to-severe cerebral palsy.
Kihara K, Kawasaki Y, Yagi M, Takada S
Brain Dev 2015 Oct;37(9):853-7. Epub 2015 Mar 11 doi: 10.1016/j.braindev.2015.01.007. PMID: 25769408

Clinical prediction guides

Natural history of spinal muscular atrophy in children: an analysis of 117 cases.
Yang YY, Yuan P, Li M, Jiang L, Hong SQ
Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2021 Oct 15;23(10):1038-1043. doi: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2106025. PMID: 34719420Free PMC Article

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