The impact of a less restrictive post-sternotomy activity protocol compared with standard sternal precautions in patients following cardiac surgery: A systematic review
Despite limited evidence, to support movement and weight limitations following median sternotomy, sternal restrictions are routinely prescribed. This systematic review aims to determine what the literature defines as sternal restrictions, how sternal restrictions are applied and progressed; what are...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2022-01-01
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| Series: | Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mjdrdypv.org/article.asp?issn=2589-8302;year=2022;volume=15;issue=6;spage=830;epage=839;aulast=Shirodkar |