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CONTRACTURA [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Volkmann's contracture
1, record 1, English, Volkmann%27s%20contracture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ischemic paralysis 2, record 1, English, ischemic%20paralysis
correct
- Volkmann's ischemic contracture 3, record 1, English, Volkmann%27s%20ischemic%20contracture
correct
- Volkmann syndrome 4, record 1, English, Volkmann%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Degeneration, contracture, fibrosis, and atrophy of a muscle resulting from injury to its blood supply; usually seen in the hand. 2, record 1, English, - Volkmann%27s%20contracture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "Volkmann's contracture" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 1, English, - Volkmann%27s%20contracture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Volkmann
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20Volkmann
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contracture de Volkmann 2, record 1, French, contracture%20de%20Volkmann
correct, feminine noun
- rétraction musculaire ischémique de Volkmann 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9traction%20musculaire%20isch%C3%A9mique%20de%20Volkmann
feminine noun
- maladie de Volkmann 4, record 1, French, maladie%20de%20Volkmann
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contracture ischémique des muscles de l'avant-bras entraînant une flexion des doigts en crochet du fait d'une contusion de l'artère humérale au coude ou d'un plâtre mal adapté ou mal surveillé. 4, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20Volkmann
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «syndrome de Volkmann» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 5, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20Volkmann
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura de Volkmann
1, record 1, Spanish, contractura%20de%20Volkmann
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- contractura isquémica de Volkmann 1, record 1, Spanish, contractura%20isqu%C3%A9mica%20de%20Volkmann
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rigidity
1, record 2, English, rigidity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lead-pipe rigidity 2, record 2, English, lead%2Dpipe%20rigidity
correct, see observation
- extrapyramidal rigidity 3, record 2, English, extrapyramidal%20rigidity
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constant resistance to passive movement of a limb, as in bending a lead pipe, which is observed especially in patients with parkinsonism but sometimes with other forms of extrapyramidal disease. 1, record 2, English, - rigidity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "rigidity" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 1, record 2, English, - rigidity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "rigidity" is commonly used alone to refer to "lead-pipe rigidity". 4, record 2, English, - rigidity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hypertonie extrapyramidale
1, record 2, French, hypertonie%20extrapyramidale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contracture extrapyramidale 2, record 2, French, contracture%20extrapyramidale
correct, feminine noun
- contracture extra-pyramidale 3, record 2, French, contracture%20extra%2Dpyramidale
correct, feminine noun
- hypertonie extra-pyramidale 3, record 2, French, hypertonie%20extra%2Dpyramidale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hypertonie musculaire qui disparaît dans le sommeil, associée à une augmentation du tonus de posture et d'attitude et qui indique une lésion des voies et des centres extrapyramidaux. 2, record 2, French, - hypertonie%20extrapyramidale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «hypertonie extrapyramidale» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 4, record 2, French, - hypertonie%20extrapyramidale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura extrapiramidal
1, record 2, Spanish, contractura%20extrapiramidal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- hipertonía extrapiramidal 1, record 2, Spanish, hiperton%C3%ADa%20extrapiramidal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Bones and Joints
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Dupuytren's contracture
1, record 3, English, Dupuytren%27s%20contracture
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Dupuytren's disease 2, record 3, English, Dupuytren%27s%20disease
- palmar centraction 2, record 3, English, palmar%20centraction
- crispatura tendinum 2, record 3, English, crispatura%20tendinum
Latin
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shortening, thickening and fibrosis of the palmar fascia causing slow flexion deformity of the fingers and usually mainly affecting the ring and little fingers. [From DOMED, 1981, p. 302 and BUMED 1978, p. 547] 3, record 3, English, - Dupuytren%27s%20contracture
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Os et articulations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maladie de Dupuytren
1, record 3, French, maladie%20de%20Dupuytren
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- contracture de Dupuytren 2, record 3, French, contracture%20de%20Dupuytren
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie caractérisée par un épaississement et une rétraction de l'aponévrose palmaire moyenne, entraînant une flexion progressive irréductible d'un ou plusieurs doigts. 3, record 3, French, - maladie%20de%20Dupuytren
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura de Dupuytren
1, record 3, Spanish, contractura%20de%20Dupuytren
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- enfermedad de Dupuytren 1, record 3, Spanish, enfermedad%20de%20Dupuytren
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contracture
1, record 4, English, contracture
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wholly recoverable state of prolonged contraction of a skeletal muscle, either produced by repetitive electrical stimulation or occurring spontaneously, due to abnormal biochemical process, usually after exertion. 2, record 4, English, - contracture
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contracture
1, record 4, French, contracture
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contraction durable et involontaire d'un ou de plusieurs muscles du squelette. 2, record 4, French, - contracture
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura
1, record 4, Spanish, contractura
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- muscle splinting
1, record 5, English, muscle%20splinting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- splinting 2, record 5, English, splinting
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rigidity of muscles occurring as a means of avoiding pain caused by movement of the part. 2, record 5, English, - muscle%20splinting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contracture musculaire antalgique
1, record 5, French, contracture%20musculaire%20antalgique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- contracture antalgique réflexe 2, record 5, French, contracture%20antalgique%20r%C3%A9flexe
correct, feminine noun
- contracture douloureuse réflexe 3, record 5, French, contracture%20douloureuse%20r%C3%A9flexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contracture musculaire secondaire à une pathologie articulaire proche [ou] d'origine nerveuse. 4, record 5, French, - contracture%20musculaire%20antalgique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura muscular antálgica
1, record 5, Spanish, contractura%20muscular%20ant%C3%A1lgica
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-06-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Freezing and Refrigerating
- Animal Biology
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thaw rigor
1, record 6, English, thaw%20rigor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- thaw-rigor contracture 2, record 6, English, thaw%2Drigor%20contracture
correct
- thaw contracture 3, record 6, English, thaw%20contracture
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A marked contraction of the muscles occurring in meat which has been removed from the bone pre-rigor, frozen and then thawed. 3, record 6, English, - thaw%20rigor
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The carcass is chilled immediately after slaughter to prevent spoilage. If the carcass is chilled too rapidly, the result is "cold shortening" and subsequent toughness. Cold shortening occurs when the muscle is chilled to less than 60°F before the completion of rigor mortis. If the carcass is frozen before completion of rigor mortis, the result is "thaw rigor" and subsequently extremely tough meat. 4, record 6, English, - thaw%20rigor
Record 6, Key term(s)
- thaw rigor contracture
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
- Biologie animale
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- contracture de décongélation
1, record 6, French, contracture%20de%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- contracture à la décongélation 2, record 6, French, contracture%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
correct, feminine noun
- rigidification à la décongélation 3, record 6, French, rigidification%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
proposal, feminine noun
- rigor de décongélation 4, record 6, French, rigor%20de%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
masculine noun
- rigor à la décongélation 2, record 6, French, rigor%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
masculine noun
- rigidité de décongélation 2, record 6, French, rigidit%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forte contraction musculaire apparaissant, à la décongélation, dans la viande qui a été désossée à l'état pré-rigor avant d'être congelée. 2, record 6, French, - contracture%20de%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La congélation de la viande avant l'établissement de la rigidité cadavérique n'est pas souhaitable. Elle risque de conduire à un « choc de décongélation », qui se traduit par une contracture de décongélation et un durcissement. 1, record 6, French, - contracture%20de%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le muscle] perd son élasticité après l'abattage, pour se rigidifier progressivement jusqu'à un stade de raidissement maximal appelé rigidité cadavérique ou rigor mortis, atteint environ 24 heures post mortem. Ce raidissement provient de l'arrêt progressif de la consommation de glycogène par le muscle, quelques heures après la mort : en l'absence d'oxygène (arrêt de la circulation sanguine), l'utilisation du glycogène perd de son efficacité et devient insuffisante pour répondre aux besoins de contraction et de relaxation du muscle. D'où une perte des propriétés élastiques de celui-ci et sa rigidification progressive. 1, record 6, French, - contracture%20de%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rigor de décongélation : Équivalent proposé par un spécialiste d'un laboratoire de microbiologie alimentaire du Québec. 4, record 6, French, - contracture%20de%20d%C3%A9cong%C3%A9lation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Congelación y refrigeración
- Biología animal
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura en la descongelación
1, record 6, Spanish, contractura%20en%20la%20descongelaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
- Prostheses
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- capsular contracture
1, record 7, English, capsular%20contracture
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- capsular contraction 2, record 7, English, capsular%20contraction
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tightening of the tissue capsule surrounding an implant, resulting in firmness or hardening of the breast and in squeezing of the implant if severe. 3, record 7, English, - capsular%20contracture
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capsular contracture is classified by Baker grades. Grades III and IV are the most severe. 3, record 7, English, - capsular%20contracture
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are three basic treatments for capsular contracture once it occurs. They are: 1) Closed capsulotomy - the doctor squeezes the hardened tissue to break it. 2) Open capsulotomy - the doctor surgically breaks up the breast scar tissue. 3) Capsulectomy - the scar tissue is surgically removed. 4, record 7, English, - capsular%20contracture
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
- Prothèses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contracture capsulaire
1, record 7, French, contracture%20capsulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- contraction capsulaire 2, record 7, French, contraction%20capsulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rétrécissement de la capsule fibreuse, ou tissu cicatriciel, entourant l'implant. 2, record 7, French, - contracture%20capsulaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les implants mammaires, cet encapsulement suivi par une contracture capsulaire peut aboutir à une fibrose. Selon la classification de Baker, on peut distinguer quatre catégories : Baker I, II, III et IV. Dans le cas des catégories III ou IV, il est indispensable de retirer la capsule contractée et de changer l'implant. 3, record 7, French, - contracture%20capsulaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
- Prótesis
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura capsular
1, record 7, Spanish, contractura%20capsular
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retracción del tejido fibroso de la cápsula formada alrededor del implante, que se manifiesta por endurecimiento y, en los casos avanzados, por deformidad de la mama. 2, record 7, Spanish, - contractura%20capsular
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contractura capsular: consiste en la formación exagerada de cicatriz interna alrededor de la prótesis, que se contrae y provoca que la mama adquiera un tacto más duro, y ocasionalmente pueda doler. La formación de una cápsula alrededor de una prótesis es un fenómeno normal que se provoca siempre que se introduce un cuerpo extraño. 3, record 7, Spanish, - contractura%20capsular
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-01-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- contracture
1, record 8, English, contracture
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permanent muscular contraction due to tonic spasm or fibrosis, or to loss of muscular equilibrium, the antagonists being paralyzed. 2, record 8, English, - contracture
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- contracture
1, record 8, French, contracture
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contraction musculaire permanente et involontaire d'un ou de plusieurs muscles. 2, record 8, French, - contracture
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura
1, record 8, Spanish, contractura
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-06-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- paravertebral muscle spasm
1, record 9, English, paravertebral%20muscle%20spasm
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spasm in the muscles on either side of the spinous processes (midline of the back) ... 1, record 9, English, - paravertebral%20muscle%20spasm
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- contracture des muscles paravertébraux
1, record 9, French, contracture%20des%20muscles%20paravert%C3%A9braux
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contracture uni- ou bilatérale des muscles situés de chaque côté des apophyses épineuses. 2, record 9, French, - contracture%20des%20muscles%20paravert%C3%A9braux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura de los músculos paravertebrales
1, record 9, Spanish, contractura%20de%20los%20m%C3%BAsculos%20paravertebrales
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-06-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- joint contracture
1, record 10, English, joint%20contracture
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passive limitation of flexion or extension of a joint other than that caused by ankylosis. 2, record 10, English, - joint%20contracture
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- contracture articulaire
1, record 10, French, contracture%20articulaire
correct, proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limitation passive des mouvements de flexion ou d'extension d'une articulation. 2, record 10, French, - contracture%20articulaire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme proposé par le comité de sémiologie de l'appareil locomoteur. 2, record 10, French, - contracture%20articulaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- contractura articular
1, record 10, Spanish, contractura%20articular
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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