Senile contracture

Contracture refers to the long-term spasticity of muscles or joints or a specific location, which causes muscle atrophy, joint deformation and fixation, which causes the body to malfunction and produce local pain. Due to the etiology, contracture is more common in the elderly, and often occurs in the limbs and nearby joints, which is an important reason that affects the rehabilitation of the disease and reduces the quality of life of the elderly.

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