title: Rehabilitation of severely injured children.
abstract: Injury is the leading cause of death and disability in childhood. Ideal systems of care integrate comprehensive management of acutely injured children with rehabilitation. We review the nature of childhood injury, its disabling consequences, and the best ways to manage the care of children with serious injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Gans
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: di Scala
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003142:Communication; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D012648:Self Care; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*