[Psychogenic contractures of the joints].

Three cases of rare functional psychogenic contractures in girls aged 6, 12, and 14 years have been presented. The contractures occurred suddenly, without an underlying reason and without pain. The diagnosis was given after elimination of other diseases. Recovery without recurrence was obtained after simulate rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and psychogagia for 4-8 week.

Keywords

Contracture, Hip Contracture, Adolescent, Shoulder Joint, Hysteria, Humans, Female, Child, Psychophysiologic Disorders

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