Contracture of muscle, unspecified site M62. 40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M62. 40 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Deformity - contracture. A contracture develops when the normally stretchy (elastic) tissues are replaced by nonstretchy (inelastic) fiber-like tissue. This tissue makes it hard to stretch the area and prevents normal movement.
The most common causes of contracture are inactivity and scarring from an injury or burn. People who have other conditions that keep them from moving around are also at higher risk for contracture deformity. For example, people with severe osteoarthritis (OA) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often develop contractures.
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(kun-TRAK-cher) A permanent tightening of the muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby tissues that causes the joints to shorten and become very stiff. This prevents normal movement of a joint or other body part. Contractures may be caused by injury, scarring, and nerve damage, or by not using the muscles.
What Is a Contracture? A contracture occurs when your muscles, tendons, joints, or other tissues tighten or shorten causing a deformity. Contracture symptoms include pain and loss of movement in the joint. If this occurs, you should seek treatment right away.
Types of Contractures Capsular Contracture: A response of the immune system to foreign materials in the human body. Dupuytren's Contracture: A condition in which one or more fingers become permanently bent in a flexed position. Muscle contracture: A muscle contracture is a tightening or shortening of muscles.
Spasticity and contractures are conditions in which muscle imbalance across a joint leads to abnormal positioning and tightness. Spasticity refers to involuntary tightening or stiffening of muscles. The term contracture refers to abnormal positioning of a joint.
The most common contractures observed in dystrophinopathies in the order of frequency are ankle plantar flexion, knee flexion, hip flexion, hip abduction, elbow flexion, and wrist flexion contractures.
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Symptoms of contractures include incredibly stiff and tight muscles that are resistant to stretching, which causes pain, decreased range of motion, and impaired joint mobility.
Contracture is a self-protective mechanism of soft tissue. It may be reversible or irreversible. When the shortening of the tissue is within the physiologic limits and is caused by overuse, overloading, misuse, or physical insults, it is reversible.
Most joint contractures are treated successfully with stretching and splinting. Few require surgical release. Contractures of 15° to 50° usually have favorable outcomes. Adults and adolescents with longstanding contractures greater than 70° of flexion are best treated with arthrodesis.
In pathology, a contracture is a permanent shortening of a muscle or joint.