This Month in Archives of Surgery
Abstract
We all know and understand that functional limitations such as the type and severity of injury, age, preinjury function, income, and social support can contribute to disability after trauma. Recent investigations suggest that other factors may play an equally important role in determining the progression of postinjury impairment. The study by Dr Zatzick et al reveals that posttraumatic stress disorder persists in 30% of patients 1 year after traumatic injury and is independently associated...