By Paulo Polese, Kevin Gray and Chris Ramhacklam
DOI: 10.56885/170231sxhjju
Abstract: For limb preservation clinicians, amputation is often the final step in a long and complex clinical pathway. For patients, however, amputation is the beginning of a lifelong transition. While clinical teams focus on wound closure, surgical success and prosthetic readiness, research consistently shows that peer support and community connection significantly improve emotional well-being, confidence and functional recovery.