Retrospective analysis of fractures and factors causing ambulation loss after lower extremity fractures in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Yildiz Ş., Glanzman A., Estilow T., Flickinger J., Brandsema J., Tennekoon G., ...More

American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation, vol.99, pp.789-794, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 99
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/phm.0000000000001423
  • Journal Name: American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, SportDiscus
  • Page Numbers: pp.789-794
  • Keywords: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Fracture, Muscular Weakness, Range of Motion, BONE-DENSITY, BOYS, CHILDREN, HEALTH, RISK
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Prevalence and characteristics of fractures and factors related to loss of ambulation after lower limb fractures were investigated.