Immobility

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Evidence Based Medicine
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Clinical Trials
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Definitions
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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

• Coma
• Post-operative state
• Trauma

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

• Constipation
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Hypercalciuria
• Osteoporosis