Diseases [C] » Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05] » Joint Diseases » Contracture » Hip Contracture
Diseases [C] » Musculoskeletal Diseases [C05] » Muscular Diseases » Contracture » Hip Contracture
Description
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) MeSH
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