Emotional Impact of Amputation

Even people who can overcome the physical trauma of an amputation often deal with the emotional trauma or depression that can occur. Losing a limb often affects not only the person who lost the limb, but also their family members, who need help both supporting the amputee, and adjusting to possible changes in the familys financial situation. There are counselors that can help amputees and their families adjust to these changes that come with a traumatic injury.
In some cases amputees are not able to perform the same in their personal lives. For example, if someone lost a leg they might not be able to walk. In addition, they might not be able to drive. Walking and driving are two routine functions that most adults engage in on a daily basis. Without the ability to be able to independently perform these functions an amputee will now have to rely on others, perhaps along with other forms of support, such as a wheel chair. Once these functions (i.e. walking and driving) are taken away it can have a profound emotional impact on an amputee. Family, friends and a good support system can help someone in such a situation.
In one case, a client of Ryan A. Foster & Associates, PLLC lost his leg in a workplace accident. Although he had great concern for his ability to perform necessary daily functions, the part of his life he valued most that he lost was his ability to play with his children. Sometimes it is not the dollars and cents that matter the most.
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