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Muscle contracture

MedGen UID:
3227
•Concept ID:
C0009917
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Contracture; Contractures
SNOMED CT: Muscle contracture (55033002); Contracture (57048009)

Definition

Permanent contraction of a muscle as a result of spasm or paralysis. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

The Application of Arthroscopic Techniques in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hip-Related Conditions in China.
Zhao FY, Dong HM, Huang HJ, Gao GY, Wu RQ, Shi YY, Ju XD, Li CB, Xu Y, Wang JQ
Orthop Surg 2021 Aug;13(6):1697-1706. Epub 2021 Aug 5 doi: 10.1111/os.13043. PMID: 34351067Free PMC Article
Muscle Overactivity in the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome: Conceptualizing a Treatment Plan and Establishing Meaningful Goals.
Ambrose AF, Verghese T, Dohle C, Russo J
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2018 Aug;29(3):483-500. Epub 2018 Jun 1 doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2018.03.004. PMID: 30626510
Management of Joint Contractures in the Spastic Upper Extremity.
Wood KS, Daluiski A
Hand Clin 2018 Nov;34(4):517-528. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2018.06.011. PMID: 30286966

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Acute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching of the Plantar Flexors on Ankle Range of Motion and Muscle-Tendon Behavior in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy-A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Kruse A, Habersack A, Jaspers RT, Schrapf N, Weide G, Svehlik M, Tilp M
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Sep 15;19(18) doi: 10.3390/ijerph191811599. PMID: 36141875Free PMC Article
Multivariate analysis of the relationship between gluteal muscle contracture and coxa valga.
Zhang Y, Su Q, Zhang Y, Ge H, Wei W, Cheng B
BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021 Jun 19;22(1):561. doi: 10.1186/s12891-021-04447-7. PMID: 34147092Free PMC Article
Ghost spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
Trompetto C, Currà A, Puce L, Mori L, Pallecchi I, Gazzola P, Fabbri S, Uccelli A, Novi G, Crisafulli O, Serrati C, Marinelli L
J Electromyogr Kinesiol 2020 Apr;51:102408. Epub 2020 Feb 20 doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2020.102408. PMID: 32120056
Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury.
Synnot A, Chau M, Pitt V, O'Connor D, Gruen RL, Wasiak J, Clavisi O, Pattuwage L, Phillips K
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017 Nov 22;11(11):CD008929. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008929.pub2. PMID: 29165784Free PMC Article
Skeletal muscle disorders of glycogenolysis and glycolysis.
Godfrey R, Quinlivan R
Nat Rev Neurol 2016 Jul;12(7):393-402. Epub 2016 May 27 doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2016.75. PMID: 27231184

Diagnosis

The Application of Arthroscopic Techniques in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hip-Related Conditions in China.
Zhao FY, Dong HM, Huang HJ, Gao GY, Wu RQ, Shi YY, Ju XD, Li CB, Xu Y, Wang JQ
Orthop Surg 2021 Aug;13(6):1697-1706. Epub 2021 Aug 5 doi: 10.1111/os.13043. PMID: 34351067Free PMC Article
Management of Joint Contractures in the Spastic Upper Extremity.
Wood KS, Daluiski A
Hand Clin 2018 Nov;34(4):517-528. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2018.06.011. PMID: 30286966
Skeletal muscle disorders of glycogenolysis and glycolysis.
Godfrey R, Quinlivan R
Nat Rev Neurol 2016 Jul;12(7):393-402. Epub 2016 May 27 doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2016.75. PMID: 27231184
Muscle contracture diagnosis: the role of sonoelastography.
Bruschetta D, Milardi D, Trimarchi F, DI Mauro D, Valenti A, Arrigo A, Valenti B, Santoro G, Cascio F, Vaccarino G, Cacciola A
J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2016 Dec;56(12):1518-1525. Epub 2016 Mar 18 PMID: 26990421
Myogenous temporomandibular disorders: diagnostic and management considerations.
Fricton J
Dent Clin North Am 2007 Jan;51(1):61-83, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2006.10.002. PMID: 17185060

Therapy

Acute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching of the Plantar Flexors on Ankle Range of Motion and Muscle-Tendon Behavior in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy-A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Kruse A, Habersack A, Jaspers RT, Schrapf N, Weide G, Svehlik M, Tilp M
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Sep 15;19(18) doi: 10.3390/ijerph191811599. PMID: 36141875Free PMC Article
Gastrocnemius Recession for Metatarsalgia.
Cortina RE, Morris BL, Vopat BG
Foot Ankle Clin 2018 Mar;23(1):57-68. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2017.09.006. PMID: 29362034
Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury.
Synnot A, Chau M, Pitt V, O'Connor D, Gruen RL, Wasiak J, Clavisi O, Pattuwage L, Phillips K
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017 Nov 22;11(11):CD008929. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008929.pub2. PMID: 29165784Free PMC Article
Skeletal muscle disorders of glycogenolysis and glycolysis.
Godfrey R, Quinlivan R
Nat Rev Neurol 2016 Jul;12(7):393-402. Epub 2016 May 27 doi: 10.1038/nrneurol.2016.75. PMID: 27231184
Intramuscular injections in children.
Bergeson PS, Singer SA, Kaplan AM
Pediatrics 1982 Dec;70(6):944-8. PMID: 6755373

Prognosis

miR-491-5p inhibits Emilin 1 to promote fibroblasts proliferation and fibrosis in gluteal muscle contracture via TGF-Beta1/Smad2 pathway.
Chen S, Wu Q, Wang Y, Xu J, Wang Y, Luo X
Physiol Res 2022 Apr 30;71(2):285-295. Epub 2022 Apr 11 doi: 10.33549/physiolres.934804. PMID: 35275699Free PMC Article
Surgical intervention for oromandibular dystonia-related limited mouth opening: Long-term follow-up.
Yoshida K
J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2017 Jan;45(1):56-62. Epub 2016 Oct 28 doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2016.10.009. PMID: 27908709
Management of pediatric intramuscular venous malformations.
Wieck MM, Nowicki D, Schall KA, Zeinati C, Howell LK, Anselmo DM
J Pediatr Surg 2017 Apr;52(4):598-601. Epub 2016 Sep 1 doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.08.019. PMID: 27622586
Muscle contracture diagnosis: the role of sonoelastography.
Bruschetta D, Milardi D, Trimarchi F, DI Mauro D, Valenti A, Arrigo A, Valenti B, Santoro G, Cascio F, Vaccarino G, Cacciola A
J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2016 Dec;56(12):1518-1525. Epub 2016 Mar 18 PMID: 26990421
Comparison of endoscopic surgery and open surgery for gluteal muscle contracture.
Fu D, Yang S, Xiao B, Wang H, Meng C
J Pediatr Orthop 2011 Jul-Aug;31(5):e38-43. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e31821f509c. PMID: 21654446

Clinical prediction guides

Acute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching of the Plantar Flexors on Ankle Range of Motion and Muscle-Tendon Behavior in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy-A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Kruse A, Habersack A, Jaspers RT, Schrapf N, Weide G, Svehlik M, Tilp M
Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022 Sep 15;19(18) doi: 10.3390/ijerph191811599. PMID: 36141875Free PMC Article
miR-491-5p inhibits Emilin 1 to promote fibroblasts proliferation and fibrosis in gluteal muscle contracture via TGF-Beta1/Smad2 pathway.
Chen S, Wu Q, Wang Y, Xu J, Wang Y, Luo X
Physiol Res 2022 Apr 30;71(2):285-295. Epub 2022 Apr 11 doi: 10.33549/physiolres.934804. PMID: 35275699Free PMC Article
Management of pediatric intramuscular venous malformations.
Wieck MM, Nowicki D, Schall KA, Zeinati C, Howell LK, Anselmo DM
J Pediatr Surg 2017 Apr;52(4):598-601. Epub 2016 Sep 1 doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2016.08.019. PMID: 27622586
Spasticity and muscle contracture following stroke.
O'Dwyer NJ, Ada L, Neilson PD
Brain 1996 Oct;119 ( Pt 5):1737-49. doi: 10.1093/brain/119.5.1737. PMID: 8931594
The role of the skeletal muscle ryanodine receptor gene in malignant hyperthermia.
MacLennan DH, Otsu K, Fujii J, Zorzato F, Phillips MS, O'Brien PJ, Archibald AL, Britt BA, Gillard EF, Worton RG
Symp Soc Exp Biol 1992;46:189-201. PMID: 1341035

Recent systematic reviews

Comparison of open surgery versus endoscopic-assisted release for gluteal muscle contracture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Jiang Y, Li T, Wang L, Chen G, Li J
J Orthop Surg Res 2024 Jan 6;19(1):39. doi: 10.1186/s13018-023-04452-7. PMID: 38183149Free PMC Article
The mechanisms and treatments of muscular pathological changes in immobilization-induced joint contracture: A literature review.
Wang F, Zhang QB, Zhou Y, Chen S, Huang PP, Liu Y, Xu YH
Chin J Traumatol 2019 Apr;22(2):93-98. Epub 2019 Mar 11 doi: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2019.02.001. PMID: 30928194Free PMC Article
Interventions for managing skeletal muscle spasticity following traumatic brain injury.
Synnot A, Chau M, Pitt V, O'Connor D, Gruen RL, Wasiak J, Clavisi O, Pattuwage L, Phillips K
Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017 Nov 22;11(11):CD008929. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008929.pub2. PMID: 29165784Free PMC Article

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