Psychological and Functional Sequelae After Emergent Hand Surgery

Hand Trauma


Chronic Psychological and Functional Sequelae After Emergent Hand Surgery


Richards T, Garvert DW, McDade E, et al (Stanford Univ School of Medicine, CA; VA Palo Alto Health Care System, CA) J Hand Surg 36A:1663-1668, 2011§



K. Megerle, MD



Evidence Ranking


• C



Expert Rating


• 1



Abstract



Purpose


Several studies have shown that upper extremity trauma has serious, acute psychological effects after injury. This study’s goal was to assess the psychological outcomes, including symptoms of major depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other psychosocial variables, as well as the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) results, after severe hand trauma. We hypothesized that hand trauma would have persistent psychological sequelae long after the physical injury.



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