International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Orthopedic Surgeon, Paley Orthopedic and Spine Institute at St. Mary’s Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  Understanding the Secondary Effects of Amputation
  Author(s): Craig H Lichtblau*, Steven Quinnan, Christopher Warburton and Allyson Gorman
  
  Amputations have taken place for thousands of years. Despite their potential to save lives, amputations come with serious health consequences, including increased risk for pain, psychopathology, injury, degeneration, and disease. Those who undergo amputation are often in need of significant aid and attendant care. It is critical to balance the reasons for pursuing amputation with the inevitable risks before choosing amputation... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.24.S24.001

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