Calcium Homeostasis in Immobilization: An Example of Resorptive Hypercalciuria
Authors:
- Andrew F. StewartASAndrew F. Stewart
- Mark AdlerMAMark Adler
- Cornelia M. ByersCBCornelia M. Byers
- Gino V. SegreGSGino V. Segre
- Arthur E. BroadusABArthur E. Broadus
- 13 May 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 306 (19) , 1136-1140
Abstract
Prolonged immobilization may result in hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, and osteoporosis. Although bone resorption is central to this syndrome, the mechanism of resorption is uncertain. In particular, the role of systemic calcium-regulating hormones remains unclear.Keywords
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