Muscle, contracture: Difference between revisions
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{{ICD10 category|Musculoskeletal/soft tissue}} | {{ICD10 category|Musculoskeletal/soft tissue}} | ||
== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
A muscle contracture is a tightening or shortening of muscles. It causes joint stiffness and can happen in any joint. You may get contractures from having to stay in bed for a long time. For example, it might happen when you have a chronic illness, a serious injury, or surgery with a long recovery time. | |||
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | == Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition == | ||