Immobility
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Immobility is defined as a state where there is limited or absent movement.
Causes
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Complicatons
Physical
- Anorexia
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Atelectasis
- Bed sores
- Constipation
- Contractures
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Embolism
- Hypercalciuria
- Incontinence
- Insomnia
- Joint stiffness and pain
- Muscle wasting
- Osteoporosis
- Stone formation