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Prosthetic & Sensory Aids for Women Veterans: VA Briefing May 8, 2013

Category: Prosthetics & Sensory Aids

The VA briefing "Unique Considerations for Women with Extremity Trauma and Amputation," presented to the State of the Science Symposium on May 8, 2013, addresses combat protective gear research, the registry of traumatic extremity injuries occurring between 2003-2013, demographics, prosthesis fit and acceptance, care challenges, pain management, comorbidity and frequency, body image, employment implications, access to support, limited amputation research and other issues.

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