After removal of an elbow cast, Lauren noticed her arm was immovable. What happened to her arm?

What will be an ideal response?


Two things have occurred to Lauren while she was convalescing from her injury. First, the immobilization of the arm caused some muscle mass to atrophy. Second, the loss of muscle was replaced with tough connective tissue that locked her arm in place. With therapy the tissue can be stretched or torn enough to return the full range of motion.

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