title: The impact of cystic fibrosis on recovery from orthopedic trauma: a case study.
abstract: Cystic Fibrosis has effects on many body systems, including the skeletal system. In this case, we describe the impact of respiratory and endocrine disease on bone healing following orthopedic trauma in a 22-year-old woman. Limitations to mobility resulting from trauma complicated her respiratory condition. Disease-related effects on bone health and healing delayed her recovery from the trauma. It is important to recognize the multisystemic nature of CF, even when managing acute orthopedic injuries.
authors.affiliation: Division of Physical Therapy, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA. aswisher@hsc.evu.edu
authors.forename: Anne K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Swisher
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Moffett
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Baer
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans