The role of indicators of metabolism for diagnosis of immobilization of distress syndrome patients with traumas

Biochemical investigations were performed in 20 patients with fractures of shins and thighs. The patients' age range was between 18 and 50 years. The main method of treatment was skeletal stretching. It required long time limitation of movements. Blood was drawn out on the 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and 35th days after traumas. Indicators of enzyme, carbohydrate, purine and lipid metabolism were studied in blood plasma. Direction of metabolic changes depended on the period of immobilization. The findings may be recommended for control of influence of restrictions of movements on posttraumatic processes and should be taken into consideration in administration of complex therapy for the above patients.