The role of a multidisciplinary team in the rehabilitation of a patient with quadruple amputation
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https://doi.org/10.2340/jrm.v58.44843Keywords:
Quadruple amputation, Multiple limb loss, War-related injuries, Combat trauma, Multidisciplinary rehabilitation, Prosthetics, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, SMART goals, Functional independenceDownloads
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