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The Development And Impact Of Heterotopic Ossification In Burns: A Review Of Four Decades Of Research, Rachel Kornhaber, Nichola Foster, Dale Edgar, Denis Visentin, Elad Ofir, Josef Haik, Moti Harats
The Development And Impact Of Heterotopic Ossification In Burns: A Review Of Four Decades Of Research, Rachel Kornhaber, Nichola Foster, Dale Edgar, Denis Visentin, Elad Ofir, Josef Haik, Moti Harats
Physiotherapy Papers and Journal Articles
Introduction: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the formation of lamellar bone within connective and other tissue where bone should not form and is a rare complication after burn injury. However, it leads to severe pain and distress, marked reduction in joint range of motion (ROM), impaired function and increased hospital length of stay. The pathophysiology, incidence and risk factors of HO remain poorly understood in burns and other traumas and the management, controversial. The aim of this comprehensive review, therefore, was to synthesise the available evidence on the development and treatment of HO after acute burn injury.
Methods: The review was …
Circumstances Of Falls And Falls-Related Injuries In A Cohort Of Older Patients Following Hospital Discharge, Anne-Marie Hill, Tammy Hoffman, Terry P. Haines
Circumstances Of Falls And Falls-Related Injuries In A Cohort Of Older Patients Following Hospital Discharge, Anne-Marie Hill, Tammy Hoffman, Terry P. Haines
Physiotherapy Papers and Journal Articles
Background:
Older people are at increased risk of falls after hospital discharge. This study aimed to describe the circumstances of falls in the six months after hospital discharge and to identify factors associated with the time and location of these falls.
Methods:
Participants in this randomized controlled study comprised fallers (n = 138) who were part of a prospective observational cohort (n = 343) nested within a randomized controlled trial (n = 1206). The study tested patient education on falls prevention in hospital compared with usual care in older patients who were discharged from hospital and followed for six months …