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mechanical instability

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mechanical instability
Orthopedics Instability where injury to a joint results in pathological laxity. See Instability. Cf Functional instability.


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INTRODUCTION Non-unions are a direct result of the initial injury and mechanical instability, often compounded by bone loss, osteomyelitis, multiple surgical procedures, disuse osteoporosis, soft tissue atrophy, and decreased arterial blood flow.
Functional ankle instability (FAI) is characterized by recurrent ankle sprains and sensations of "giving way" at the ankle joint during physical activity with or without mechanical instability (Freeman, 1965; Goldie et al.
It must be noted however that Slatyer et al (1997) also reported a significantly higher incidence of mechanical instability at days 3, 7, and 14, and restrictions in short term ankle range of movement in the intervention group.
 
 
 
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