Posttraumatic Oedema in Lower Limbs. Advances in Understanding Etiopathogenesis and Treatment. Review Article.
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil
; 18(6): 519-526, 2016 Nov 30.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28155830
ABSTRACT
Mechanical injury to soft tissues and bones of the lower limbs may be complicated by thrombosis and oedema. Treatment of posttraumatic oedema in the lower limbs can be difficult and protracted and rarely leads to complete recovery. The pathogenesis of posttraumatic oedema has not been fully elucidated. This paper presents the aetiopathogenesis of posttraumatic oedema in the lower limbs and a review of relevant literature in English and Polish of the last 5 years, describing therapy outcomes and potential perspectives for develop ment.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wounds and Injuries
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Lower Extremity
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Edema
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Ortop Traumatol Rehabil
Journal subject:
ORTOPEDIA
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REABILITACAO
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TRAUMATOLOGIA
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article