title: Fracture disease and related contractures.
abstract: Fracture disease and the complications of immobilization are described. The pathogenesis of the disease is discussed. The clinical implications of immobilization are outlined, and physical therapy modalities are reviewed. Also included is a summary of quadriceps contracture management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Medical School, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: G I
authors.initials: GI
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000662:veterinary*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D007103:Immobilization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009133:Muscular Atrophy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities