Orthopedic Manifestations of Lead Toxicity.

Orthopedic Manifestations of Lead Toxicity. Orthopedics. 2020 Apr 20;:1-6 Authors: Meyers AL, Woodbury MP, Nelson RA Abstract Given the recent news regarding the water supply in Flint, Michigan, lead toxicity has become an increasingly important topic in health care. Lead toxicity can have a widespread effect on the human body. Because lead has a significant effect on mineralized tissue such as bone, the purpose of this review was to identify and analyze the orthopedic manifestations of lead poisoning. The effects of lead at the cellular level, on the hematopoietic system, in osteoporosis, and in pediatric patients are discussed. Possible treatment options and recommendations for further monitoring are presented. [Orthopedics. 2020;43(x):xx-xx.]. PMID: 32324246 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Orthopedics - April 19, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Meyers AL, Woodbury MP, Nelson RA Tags: Orthopedics Source Type: research