Hip Contracture Definition in Medical Conditions Dictionary

Hip Contracture:

Permanent fixation of the hip in primary positions, with limited passive or active motion at the hip joint. Locomotion is difficult and pain is sometimes present when the hip is in motion. It may be caused by trauma, infection, or poliomyelitis. (From Current Medical Information & Technology, 5th ed)

Terms Related to Hip Contracture

Hip Dislocation
Displacement of the femur bone from its normal position at the HIP JOINT.
Hip Prosthesis Implantation
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Dupuytrens Contracture
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A hereditary disease of the hip joints in dogs. Signs of the disease may be evident any time after 4 weeks of age.
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Hip Contracture Definition

Terms Related to Hip Contracture

Hip Dislocation

Hip Prosthesis Implantation

Dupuytrens Contracture

Hip Prosthesis

Canine Hip Dysplasia

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