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6 years ago
A flexion contracture usually occurs because of inactivity and:
 
  A) extensor muscles being stronger that flexors.
  B) flexor muscles being stronger than extensors.
  C) cartilage and bone changes occurring inside the joints.
  D) synovial fluid decreases related to age.
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Flexion contractures are most common in immobilized clients. Flexor muscles are usually stronger than their extensor counterparts and this underlies the development of contractures. Common flexor contractures occur at the joints of the elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, wrist, and ankles.
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