The Epidemiology of Major Joint Contractures: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research Fergusson, Dean MHA, PhD, et al. - There was a high prevalence of major joint contractures. Most studies focused on one joint rather than including all relevant major contractures. However, most studies did provide a definition of a contracture or the measures used to assess contractures. Immobility is a highly prevalent disability in at-risk populations, and constitutes a tremendous burden to patients in nursing homes, hospitals, and the outpatient community. The lack of epidemiologic data is a major impediment to providing appropriate treatment Read article: http://www.mdlinx.com/OrthoLinx/xml-article.cfm/1796790.

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