Forced position
Symptoms
Related diseases
A forced position happens when pain, muscle spasm, or joint dysfunction causes a joint or limb to maintain a fixed and unnatural posture. Various conditions like injuries, arthritis, or contractures can induce this posture. This leads to discomfort and restricted movement, affecting daily activities.
Source | Author Doctor Nikas Samuolis, reviewed by Prof. Virginijus Šapoka | Vilnius University | Faculty of Medicine | Head of the Department of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Oncology