Late neuropathic sequelae of cold injury.
The authors discuss long-term effects of cold injury on five patients seen at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. They review pertinent scientific literature; but suggest a void exists in reports of late effects on tissues. More extensive research on a larger patient population is recommended.
D000368:Aged; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000503:physiopathology; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009431:Neural Conduction; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology