An Evidence-Based Perspective on Movement and Activity Following Median Sternotomy.
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DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzz126
Abstract: Cardiac surgery via median sternotomy is performed in over 1 million patients per year worldwide. Despite evidence, sternal precautions in the form of restricted arm and trunk activity are routinely prescribed to patients following surgery… read more here.
Keywords: following median; evidence; median sternotomy; activity ... See more keywords