%0 Journal Article
%T Locomotor consequences of electrical and radiation injuries, burns and freezings
%J Baillière's clinical rheumatology
%D 1989
%A Kolar, J.
%V 3
%N 1
%P 99-110
%X Damage to bones and/or joints caused by occupational exposure to electrical current, heat, cold, and ionizing radiations remains a relatively little known entity among rheumatologists. Radiologically only a few typical changes may be seen. Bone demineralization, reflex dystrophy, periostitis, osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, pathological fractures, degenerative joint disease and, in radiation-induced damage, malignancies, do not differ from those occurring from other causes or arising spontaneously. Correct interpretation of the radiological changes often rests on a history of past exposure. Because of the time lapse between exposure and evidence of damage, patients frequently omit to inform their doctors. Only by taking a careful history and elucidating such exposure can a proper diagnosis be made.<p /><p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Baillière Tindall
%@ 0950-3579
%U http://dx.doi.org/