Extension contracture of the wrist caused by fibrosis of the extensor carpi radialis longus muscle.
A patient with bilateral extrinsic contracture of the wrists is described. The management of this deformity is presented in detail.
D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005542:Forearm; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000150:complications; D014953:Wrist