Ukraine is grappling with the challenge of rehabilitating and supporting a significant number of amputees, with estimates suggesting that upward of 20,000 Ukrainians have endured at least one amputation since the war began. Many of these amputees are soldiers who not only face physical challenges but also suffer from psychological trauma. The country is experiencing a level of trauma-related amputations on a scale not seen in Europe since World War I and in the United States since the Civil War. Providing prosthetic support and rehabilitation services is a significant challenge, with a shortage of prosthetic specialists in Ukraine. Many amputees require comprehensive physical and psychological support, including cosmetic surgeries to help them reintegrate into society. The impact of these injuries extends beyond physical trauma, often causing psychological distress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Upward of 20,000 Ukrainian amputees face trauma on a scale unseen since WWI
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