Long-term health effects after conflict-related traumatic amputation among patients in Gaza.

Background: In the past 10-15 years, thousands of civilians in Gaza have experienced conflict-related traumatic injuries. How injuries affect survivors' risks of negative long-term health effects and serious illness is unclear. We report follow-up findings in a group of patients with traumatic amputations.

Disturbing medical findings in war-related traumatic amputation patients: a clinical descriptive study from Gaza.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore possible long-term negative health effects of injuries sustained by modern weaponry.

Setting: The study was conducted in Gaza's main hospital, Al-Shifa Hospital.

Participants: During the last 10 to 15 years, thousands of civilian Palestinians in Gaza have survived numerous military incursions, but with war-related traumatic injuries caused by explosive weapons.