Chronic Flexion and Fixation of a Joint Caused by Atrophy

question 40

Multiple Choice

Chronic flexion and fixation of a joint caused by atrophy and shortening of muscle fibers after a long period of disuse is:

• A) scoliosis.
• B) contracture.
• C) carpal tunnel syndrome.
• D) osteoarthritis.

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