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Flexion contracture

Known as: deformities flexion, Flexion contractures, flexion deformity 
A flexion contracture is a bent (flexed) joint that cannot be straightened actively or passively. It is thus a chronic loss of joint motion due to… 
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1985
1985
Total-Condylar Knee Arthroplasty for Valgus and Combined Valgus-Flexion Deformity of the Knee
The surgical correction of fixed valgus deformity with or without flexion deformity is challenging. The valgus deformity consists… 
1980
1980
Progress in the management of the paralytic hip in myelomeningocele.
1. The primary aim of management at the hip joint in the patient with myelomeningocele is the prevention and correction of… 
1976
1976
X-linked hydrocephalus, with aqueductal stenosis, mental retardation, and adduction-flexion deformity of the thumbs. Report of a family.
A new family is reported of a Bickers-Adams-Edwards syndrome. This family has been studied up to three generations. Two female… 
1974
1974
Synovectomy of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the finger in rheumatoid arthritis.
Follow-up of one year or more (an average of three years) on ninety-eight cases of synovectomy of the proximal interphalangeal… 
1963
1963
The D trisomy syndrome: a case report with a description of ocular pathology.
A male infant with trisomy of one of the 13-15, or D, group of autosomes is described. The infant survived for only a few hours… 
1962
1962
Observations on the Functional Anatomy of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Thumb
The purpose of this investigation was to define the action of each of the thenar muscles and to correlate their individual… 
Review
1955
Review
1955
Wedge arthrodesis of the wrist.
1. A simple and effective method of wrist arthrodesis is described. Originally designed for the correction of flexion deformity… 
1953
1953
Marie-Strümpell Spondylitis in Women
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1947
1947
Wedge osteotomy of the spine with bilateral intervertebral foraminotomy; correction of flexion deformity in five cases of ankylosing arthritis of the spine.
1942
1942
STENOSING TENOVAGINITIS OF THE THUMB IN INFANTS
Stenosing tenovaginitis of the thumb in infants involves the flexor pollicis longus and presents itself as a fixed flexion…