This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to analyze the association between functioning and disability and quality of life (QoL) in older ...

Hypertonia in severe dementia raises the risk of heel and trochanteric ulcers, leading to serious morbidity and mortality without proper positioning and care Pressure injuries to the heels and ...

Treatments for Dupuytren’s contracture include limited fasciectomy and collagenase injection. Comparisons of the effectiveness of these treatments have been limited. We performed an unblinded, ...

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) and congenital contractures constitute a group of clinically heterogeneous conditions defined by multiple joint contractures present at birth. These disorders ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Continuous passive motion may result in a greater range of motion and faster recovery compared with physical ...

Arthrogryposis is when a baby has one or more permanently-extended joints, known as contracture, at birth. Arthrogryposis is often manageable and does not typically affect life expectancy. A ...

Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a group of conditions that affect the joints and is present at birth. People with AMC have a reduced range of motion in certain joints. AMC first occurs in ...