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The correct answer is 1. The position of deformity for a lower extremity following a burn are hip flexion, knee flexion, and ankle plantarflexion. Contractures occur when muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues become shortened and tightened, often due to prolonged immobility or incorrect positioning, resulting in reduced range of motion and functional impairment. Typically joints are positioned in a neutral or slightly extended position.
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