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Amputation and Polytrauma

Battlefield wounds which lead to amputation of a limb(s) require complex medical treatment; and patients require extensive medical care. War injuries of this magnitude may cause multiple physical injuries (polytrauma) where both physical and psychological symptoms are exhibited. Healthcare providers try to maximize the patient's independence, mobility, and quality of life. Treatment plans are therefore customized for each patient's rehabilitation and prosthetic needs.

Polytrauma care is given to veterans and returning service members with injuries to more than one physical region or organ system. These injuries may be life threatening, and may result in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairments and functional disability. Examples of polytrauma include:

  • Amputation(s)
  • Laceration Injury
  • Blast Injury
  • Mechanical Injury
  • Blunt Trauma
  • Peripheral Nerve Injury
  • Burns
  • Penetrating Trauma
  • Crush Injury
  • Head Injury
  • Fractures
  • Speech Injury
  • Embedded Fragments
  • Stretch Injury
  • Hearing Loss
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • High-Velocity Trauma
  • Unhealed body wounds
  • Infections
  • Visual Impairment
  • Psychological Impairments
  • Amputation

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  • Dizziness
  • Appetite change
  • Loss of Balance
  • Poor concentration
  • Poor coordination
  • Forgetfulness
  • Headaches
  • Difficulty making decisions
  • Nausea
  • Slowed thinking
  • Visual disturbance
  • Fatigue
  • Light sensitivity
  • Insomnia
  • Hearing difficulty
  • Feeling anxious
  • Noise sensitivity
  • Feeling depressed
  • Body/extremity numbness
  • Easily irritated
  • Altered taste or smell
  • Poor frustration tolerance
  • Psychological Impairment

    Speech Impairment

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