Abstract
We define amputation as a removal of totally or partial part of an organ. Amputations can be caused by chronic diseases as cancer, infection and diabetes, or by a traumatic accident. Where, we discuss the differences between the two types of amputation. This paper is a case report on an amputee patient, the consequences in short e long term. We suggest possible interventions for psychological professionals and multidisciplinary healthcare team. Also, we discuss the lack of academic production about traumatic amputations.
Highlights
Amputations can be caused by chronic diseases as cancer, infection and diabetes, or by a traumatic accident
We suggest possible interventions for psychological professionals and multidisciplinary healthcare team
Authors defend that follow-up of psychological intervention in medium and long term it’s important to follow the evolution of the adaptation of the adjustment reaction (Kratz et al, 2010; Perkins et al, 2012)
Summary
1.1 AmputationAn Overview Amputee surgeries refer to the removal of totally or partial part of an organ. Authors defend that follow-up of psychological intervention in medium and long term (to six months to a year) it’s important to follow the evolution of the adaptation of the adjustment reaction (Kratz et al, 2010; Perkins et al, 2012). According to these authors, the first year after an amputation brings emotional symptoms, being the most frequent depressive and anxiety symptoms’. Just in front of that fact, we need to develop studies with traumatic amputees
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