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Title:

The psychological impact of severe hand injury.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Grob, M; Papadopulos, NA; Zimmermann, A; Biemer, E; Kovacs, L
Abstract:
The final outcome of severe hand injuries is not solely determined by the residual functional impairment, but is also a function of non-functional criteria, including the sequelae of the accompanying psychological trauma. This paper reviews the literature with respect to the psychological impact of severe hand injuries, including the special impact of amputations, adaptation processes, adaptation stages, prognostic criteria and aesthetic issues influencing the final individual outcome, including...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
Year:
2008
Journal volume:
33
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
358-62
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1177/1753193407087026
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18450795
Print-ISSN:
1753-1934
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Eckstein); Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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