Immobility

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

## Overview

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Immobility is defined as a state where there is limited or absent movement.

## Causes

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* Coma
* Post-operative state
* Trauma

## Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

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### Complicatons

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#### Physical

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* Anorexia
* Aspiration pneumonia
* Atelectasis
* Bed sores
* Constipation
* Contractures
* Deep vein thrombosis
* Embolism
* Hypercalciuria
* Incontinence
* Insomnia
* Joint stiffness and pain
* Muscle wasting
* Osteoporosis
* Stone formation

* Urinary tract infection
* Venous stasis

* Weight gain

#### Psychological

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* Delirium
* Dementia
* Depression
* Isolation
* Loss of independence
* Sensory deprivation

## References

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