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A qualitative study of the long-term consequences and adaptation in daily life after replantation surgery at a young age.

Hans-Eric RosbergLars B DahlinIngela K Carlsson
Published in: Hand therapy (2022)
Patients with replantation surgery after an amputation during young age adapt to challenges in daily life over time. Healthcare professionals should offer adequate support to enable emotional processing of trauma experience. Appearance-related concerns should be addressed to prevent distress. Information about alleviating strategies to overcome long-term problems with cold sensitivity should be emphasized.
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