Anja Petricevic

Mrs. Anja Petricevic


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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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15 October 2026 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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OTOzana Katarina Tot
Ozana Katarina Tot
APAnja Petricevic
Anja Petricevic
DHDijana Hnatešen
Dijana Hnatešen
ACAna Cicvarić
Ana Cicvarić
IDiva dimitrijević
iva dimitrijević
VMVANJA MATKOVIĆ
VANJA MATKOVIĆ
Background/Objectives: Severe traumatic injuries of the upper extremity present a major therapeutic challenge because of extensive tissue damage, severe pain, loss of function, and substantial psychosocial consequences. Continuous multidisciplinary rehabilitation that adapts to the patient’s evolving clinical condition may optimize functional outcomes across the entire continuum of care. Methods: A 42-year-old man with no prior comorbidities sustained a severe work-related traumatic injury to his left hand. Despite reconstructive surgery and prolonged multidisciplinary treatment, he developed CRPS with persistent neuropathic pain, progressive functional deterioration, and psychological distress. Fourteen months after injury, the affected limb became completely nonfunctional, and elective transradial amputation was recommended after multidisciplinary evaluation. Results: Rehabilitation was delivered as a continuous, phase-adapted multidisciplinary program. Before amputation, treatment focused on pain control, reduction of edema and inflammation, preservation of joint mobility and muscle function, and management of CRPS using multimodal physical therapy combined with pharmacological treatment and psychological support. As amputation became inevitable, rehabilitation goals shifted toward pre-amputation preparation, promotion of adaptive neuroplasticity, and prevention of phantom limb pain. After transradial amputation, pain intensity markedly decreased, functional adaptation improved, and the patient successfully completed prosthetic rehabilitation. Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of a continuous, individualized multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategy extending from limb salvage through post-amputation recovery. Integrating multimodal physical therapy, neuroplasticity based interventions, psychological support, and prosthetic rehabilitation may improve pain control, facilitate functional recovery, and enhance long-term adaptation after severe traumatic upper extremity injury.

28 September 2026 in Preprints.org
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OTOzana Katarina Tot
Ozana Katarina Tot
APAnja Petricevic
Anja Petricevic
DHDijana Hnatešen
Dijana Hnatešen
ACAna Cicvarić
Ana Cicvarić
IDiva dimitrijević
iva dimitrijević
VMVANJA MATKOVIĆ
VANJA MATKOVIĆ
Background/Objectives Severe traumatic injuries of the upper extremity present a major therapeutic challenge because of extensive tissue damage, severe pain, loss of function, and substantial psychosocial consequences. Continuous multidisciplinary re-habilitation that adapts to the patient's evolving clinical condition may optimize functional outcomes across the entire continuum of care. Methods A 42-year-old man with no prior comorbidities sustained a severe work-related traumatic injury to his left hand. Despite reconstructive surgery and prolonged multidisciplinary treatment, he developed CRPS with persistent neuropathic pain, progressive functional deterioration, and psychological distress. Fourteen months after injury, the affected limb became completely nonfunctional, and elective transradial amputation was recommended after multidisciplinary evaluation. Results Rehabilitation was delivered as a continuous, phase-adapted multidisciplinary program. Before amputation, treatment focused on pain control, reduction of edema and inflam-mation, preservation of joint mobility and muscle function, and management of CRPS using multimodal physical therapy combined with pharmacological treatment and psychological support. As amputation became inevitable, rehabilitation goals shifted toward pre-amputation preparation, promotion of adaptive neuroplasticity, and preven-tion of phantom limb pain. After transradial amputation, pain intensity markedly decreased, functional adaptation improved, and the patient successfully completed prosthetic rehabilitation. Conclusions This case highlights the importance of a continuous, individualized multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategy extending from limb salvage through post-amputation recovery. Integrating multimodal physical therapy, neuroplasticity based interventions, psycho-logical support, and prosthetic rehabilitation may improve pain control, facilitate func-tional recovery, and enhance long-term adaptation after severe traumatic upper extremity injury.