Contracture

The dancer underwent a contracture to remove scar tissue that was causing pain in her hip.

The surgeon recommended a contracture for the patient with a severely restricted range of motion in their arm.

The athlete developed contracture in his calf muscle after a strain.

The athlete's injury caused the muscles in his leg to contracture.

The man's contracture caused his elbow to become permanently bent at a right angle.

Contracture is a common complication after a burn injury.