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A Review of Muscle Atrophy

Jane Davis Callahan

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Sheletal muscle atrophy may be considered as changes in size, strength, appearance, and function of muscle. Atrophy may occur due to deficient blood supply, changes related to the aging process, and/or disuse. This article provides a review of the types and causes of muscular atrophy, and briefly suggests recommendations for nursing care which will assist in minimizing the effects of immobilization as evidenced by muscle atrophy.

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Sheletal muscle atrophy may be considered as changes in size, strength, appearance, and function of muscle. Atrophy may occur due to deficient blood supply, changes related to the aging process, and/or disuse. This article provides a review of the types and causes of muscular atrophy, and briefly suggests recommendations for nursing care which will assist in minimizing the effects of immobilization as evidenced by muscle atrophy.

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Sheletal muscle atrophy may be considered as changes in size, strength, appearance, and function of muscle. Atrophy may occur due to deficient blood supply, changes related to the aging process, and/or disuse. This article provides a review of the types and causes of muscular atrophy, and briefly suggests recommendations for nursing care which will assist in minimizing the effects of immobilization as evidenced by muscle atrophy.

Key concepts: Atrophy, Muscle atrophy, Medicine, Blood supply, Muscle strength, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pathology, Surgery

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