Which of the following is NOT a musculoskeletal complication of immobility?

Which of the following is NOT a musculoskeletal complication of immobility?

• A. Hypertension
• B. Contractures
• C. Muscle atrophy
• D. Bone loss

Answer: (A)

When movement is limited, the body’s musculoskeletal system undergoes changes because bones, muscles, and joint tissues rely on regular loading and motion to stay healthy. Lack of use leads to muscle atrophy from disuse, contractures where soft tissues shorten and joints stiffen, and bone loss from reduced mechanical stress. Hypertension is a cardiovascular condition involving blood pressure, not a direct musculoskeletal change. So, the one that is not a musculoskeletal complication of immobility is hypertension.

When movement is limited, the body’s musculoskeletal system undergoes changes because bones, muscles, and joint tissues rely on regular loading and motion to stay healthy. Lack of use leads to muscle atrophy from disuse, contractures where soft tissues shorten and joints stiffen, and bone loss from reduced mechanical stress. Hypertension is a cardiovascular condition involving blood pressure, not a direct musculoskeletal change. So, the one that is not a musculoskeletal complication of immobility is hypertension.