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A pathological condition characterised by muscle shortening in the absence of the activated contractile mechanism, with standstill action potential. The causes can be neurogenic, myogenic, reflex, functional or fibrous.
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(2009). Muscle contracture. In: Rovenský, J., Payer, J. (eds) Dictionary of Rheumatology. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-211-79280-3_743
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