Citation

Rusch MD. Plast. Surg. Nurs. 1998; 18(3): 147-153.

Affiliation

Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

10205518

Abstract

Severe traumatic injuries to the hands, extremities, and face can produce significant psychological reactions. Adjustment problems are more pronounced when the injuries result in disfigurement and significant loss of function. Long after the traumatic event, persistent fear, depression, avoidance, and body image changes result in substantial impairment in personal, social, and occupational functioning.

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