Rare diseases · Sign or symptom
Upper-limb joint contracture
HP:0100360
What it means
A limitation in the passive range of motion of a joint of the upper limb resulting from loss of elasticity in the periarticular tissues owing to structural changes of non-bony tissues, such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules or skin.
Rare diseases that can present with this1
The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.
Part of the broader category
Also called: Contractures of the joints of the upper limbs
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