[The return to socio-professional life after a severe limb trauma]

Abstract

The occurrence of severe limb trauma is a brutal event for all patients in any context. Many questions quickly arise, with a very broad scope - from the course of the intervention to family and social reintegration. The nurse has an essential role in listening, educating and supporting the patient before and after the operation. In addition to reassurance, she plays a central role in organising the return home and helping the patient to resume socio-professional activities.

Keywords: care; follow-up; infirmière; limb; membre; nurse; severe limb trauma; soin; suite; traumatisme grave de membre.