Psychological factors leading to amputations in adults.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Psychological factors may lead to a small number of amputations in adults. They may be classified as being due to: 1. chronic pain syndrome; 2. artefactualists; 3. self-mutilation; 4. attempted murder. An understanding of these potential factors will make the amputee clinic team aware of this problem, and help them deal with the rehabilitation of the patient.
Medical subject headings
- Amputation, Surgical
- Amputees
- Self Mutilation