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Rat model of joint contracture and measurement of the flexion contracture angle. (A) The knee was hyperextended to −45° to disrupt the posterior capsule; (B,C) The knee joint was immobilized at 140° flexion with Ethibond Excel polybutylate-coated braided polyester sutures; (D) The flexion contracture angle was measured and determined as “a”.
