After a stroke the patient was unable to use their right arm.This resulted in a ________ of the muscles in this arm.

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A contracture is the permanent shortening of muscles or tendons due to lack of use or nerve damage. In this case, the patient's inability to use their right arm led to the muscles in that arm becoming contracted, which resulted in limited range of motion and function.

After a Stroke the Patient Was Unable to Use Their