A contracted joint cannot be extended due to adhesions
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A contracted joint cannot extend due to adhesions, where scar tissue forms and restricts movement. This limitation often results in stiffness, pain, and reduced range of motion, impacting daily activities and overall joint function.
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