title: The psychological impact of traumatic amputations. A team approach: physician, therapist, and psychologist.
abstract: This article discusses the psychological problems that may arise following upper extremity traumatic amputation. Members of a health team consisting of surgeon, hand therapist, and counseling psychologist describe their individual and group functions in assisting the patient's recovery.
mesh_terms: D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005190:Family; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012649:Self Concept