title: Complications of immobilization.
abstract: Immobilization is common after many surgical procedures performed on the hand, wrist, and elbow. Complications due to immobilization can often present more of a challenge in the rehabilitation of a patient than the initial injury. This article discusses the common complications associated with immobilization, their prevention, and their treatment.
authors.affiliation: Philadelphia Hand Center, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Skirven
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Trope
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D003094:Collagen / Q000378:metabolism; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006025:Glycosaminoglycans / Q000378:metabolism; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009038:Motion; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D013717:Tenosynovitis / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D006025:Glycosaminoglycans; D003094:Collagen