Today, Dr. Abhishek Shukla explained the condition of contractures in the elderly, a common complication resulting from prolonged immobility or being bedridden. Contractures occur when joints become stiff due to the lack of movement, leading to a permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This stiffness can cause severe discomfort and restrict mobility. Forcing movement in such stiff joints can result in pathological fractures due to brittle bones and reduced bone porosity in elder

Dynamic vs Fixed Contractures: Quick Overview Dynamic Contractures are muscle tightness due to spasticity (e.g., in stroke, cerebral palsy). They're position-dependent and often reduce with relaxation or botulinum toxin. Fixed Contractures involve permanent structural changes in muscles/joints from prolonged immobility or fibrosis. They're not position-dependent and don’t resolve with relaxation. Differentiation: .Dynamic: Varies with tone, passive ROM often improves after relaxation. .Fixed: Li