title: Physical injuries, contractures and rigidity of skeletal muscle.
abstract: The authors condensed their knowledge of physical injuries of skeletal muscle, particularly injuries caused by mechanical energy, atmospheric pressure, radiation, extremes of temperature and electricity. The possible perils, outcomes and consequences are discussed. Special attention is given to the military medical projections.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Korényi-Both
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Korényi-Both
mesh_terms: D000868:Anterior Compartment Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology*; D003444:Crush Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D005627:Frostbite / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009127:Muscle Rigidity / Q000209:etiology*; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries* / Q000528:radiation effects; D012038:Regeneration; D012421:Rupture; D014103:Torticollis / Q000209:etiology