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Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Selective Nerve Transfers
Published on: August 15, 2019
Rehabilitation of severely injured patients
Thomas Mendel1, Ingo Marzi2, Christiane Anke3
1Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost, Halle, Germany.
Abstract:
Rehabilitation is a vital component of the holistic care of severely injured patients, addressing physical limitations, preventing complications, and promoting social and professional reintegration. Tailored measures are required across all phases of care, depending on individual injury patterns. Adequate early rehabilitation within inpatient settings necessitates appropriate personnel and infrastructure. Rehabilitation teams must include specialists from diverse therapeutic disciplines. Although financial frameworks vary by country, comprehensive funding for high-quality therapy programmes is essential for effective treatment.
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