|Slideshows|January 15, 2020

11 clinical tips for treating congenital limb deficiency

Author(s)Margaret Quinn, DNP, CPNP, Ganga Mahat, EDD, RNBC

Treating a child with a congenital limb deficiency can be a challenge. It is imperative that the clinician care not only for the child, but the family, and cover not only physical health, but mental health and educational progress. Here are 11 tips to improve care in your practice.

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