Congenital contractures
Overview
Congenital contractures: A muscle condition present from birth where the muscles are abnormally contracted or short. One or more muscles may be involved and the degree of involvement of the individual muscle may vary.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Congenital contractures includes the 3 symptoms listed below: * Pain * Restricted range of motion * Abnormal position of affected limb or part of
Causes
Conditions listing Congenital contractures as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Congenital contractures. Our database lists the following as having Congenital contractures as a symptom of that condition: * Macleod-Fraser syndrome * Pontocerebellar hypoplasia with infantile spinal muscular atrophy * Spinal Muscular Atrophy * Spinal muscular atrophy, type I, with congenital bone fractures
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Congenital contractures: * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: o Home Fever Tests o Home Ear Infection Tests o Home Flu Tests
Treatment
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Congenital contractures includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * Splinting, physiotherapy, surgery