Muscle atrophy in polytraumatized patients – a longitudinal observational pilot study

In polytraumatized patients, muscle atrophy appears more pronounced than in immobilized healthy study participants. However, rates and trajectories of the acute muscle atrophy and associated parameters have not been reported. In a prospective longitudinal pilot study with 10 patients (Injury Severit...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Physiology
Main Authors:	Danjana Teves, Torsten Pastor, Tatjana Pastor, Bergita Ganse
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Subjects:	bed rest hand grip strength immobilization injury intensive care microcirculation
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1563380/full