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How Mental Health Can Affect Recovery from a Complex Traumatic Hand Injury

How Mental Health Can Affect Recovery from a Complex Traumatic Hand Injury

Complex traumatic hand injuries have been identified as stressful and life-changing events. Given the importance of the ability to use the hand in all aspects of life, individuals with complex traumatic hand injuries may experience serious consequences in physical, psychological, and overall social wellbeing. Current research has described the effects of complex traumatic hand injuries including, but not limited to, mental health issues that can limit functional outcomes.

Source: ASSH Handcare Blog

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  • American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons - ASES
  • American Association for Hand Surgery - AAHS
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  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand - ASSH
  • American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons - ASES
  • American Association for Hand Surgery - AAHS
  • The American Board of orthopedic Surgery - ABOS
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand - ASSH
  • American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons - ASES
  • American Association for Hand Surgery - AAHS
  • The American Board of orthopedic Surgery - ABOS
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