Difficult life events affect lower extremity illness.
Aresh Al SalmanMichael Z KhatiriTeun CremersDavid C RingJacob E ThomasAmirreza FatehiPublished in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2020)
When a musculoskeletal specialist identifies less activity tolerance (less capability) than anticipated for a given injury or pathology, they can anticipate a potential difficult life event, and expect alleviation of symptoms and improved capability as the stress is ameliorated with time and support. Specialists can be prepared to direct people to community or professional support if requested.