Suffering from PTSD, which can have a delayed reaction of up to six months, can interfere with a patient’s ability to heal, according to the report. The disorder can influence the patient’s outlook on orthopedic surgery and the rehabilitation process.
While PTSD can affect anyone, those at high risk include patients who are young, female, less educated, at a lower economic status or use drugs and alcohol.
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