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Allison's syndrome
Also known as:
Allison’s atrophy
Associated persons:
Nathaniel Allison
Description:
Bone demineralisation appearing after periods of prolonged immobilisation. From asymptomatic to generalized weakness and articular pain on motion.
Bibliography:
- N. Allison, B. Brooks:
Bone atrophy; a clinical study of the changes in bone which result from nonuse.
Archives of Surgery, Chicago, 1922, 5: 499-526.
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