Mental health is strongly associated with capability after lower extremity injury treated with free flap limb salvage or amputation.
David D KrijghTeun TeunisEmile B ListMarc A M MureauAntonius J M LuijsterburgWiesje MaarsePascal P A SchellekensFalco HietbrinkTim de JongJ Henk CoertPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2024)
This study adds to the growing body of knowledge that physical health is best regarded through the lens of the bio-psycho-social model in which mental health is a strong determinant. This study supports making mental health an important aspect of rehabilitation after major lower extremity injury, regardless of amputation or limb salvage.