DECONDITIONING-BONES & JOINTS
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SUMMARY
1. Osteopenia/osteoporosis due to decreased weight-bearing: increase likelihood of fractures.
2. Immobilization causes reduction in ligament strength & increased laxity, and collagen degradation.
3. Joint contractures.
4. Cartilage degeneration leading to OA.
5. Hypercalcemia peaks at 3-7 weeks post-immobilization.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
