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Heterotopic ossification – a long-term consequence of prolonged immobility

Heterotopic ossification is a condition affecting an appreciable minority of critical care patients; it can have long-lasting effects on recovery and return to functional status. Ectopic bone forms in soft tissues near the large joints, causing pain, swelling, limitation of movement and ultimate dis...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Hudson, Sonia J, Brett, Stephen J
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2006
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1794459/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17129365
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/cc5091

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