title: Experimental models of osteoarthritis: the role of immobilization.
abstract: Evidence is reviewed from animal experiments supporting the hypothesis that immobilization, for whatever reason, is one of the pathogenetic factors in musculo-skeletal degeneration. It shows beyond reasonable doubt that immobilization is not only a cause of osteoarthritis but that it delays the healing process.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Occupational Health, Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, SF-00250 Helsinki, Finland.
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authors.lastname: Videman