Parkinson’s Disease Plays Havoc With Common Orthopaedic Conditions
Although Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder, according to an article in the January 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the disease also increases a person’s risk of experiencing complicated orthopaedic conditions. The author recommends that all Parkinson’s treatment plans include a multidisciplinary approach in order to address additional accompanying musculoskeletal health issues. According to the author Lee M.
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Filed under: Bones on January 14th, 2009