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The presence of person-centered language in orthopedic-related amputation research: a cross-sectional analysis

By JOM Staff

05.03.23

Amputations are routine in orthopedics, specifically during trauma and when patients have recurrent surgical site infections. When undergoing amputations, patients must combat the psychosocial factors associated with the loss of an extremity, including stigmatization.