title: Implications of severe trauma to the hand.
abstract: Assessment of hand injury should ensure that planning of care is tailored to individual needs. A rehabilitation programme is vital to achieve maximum potential function in the long term. Patients should be prepared for long-term problems.
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Gilbert
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D001828:Body Image; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning