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ArticleOTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma2025

Musculoskeletal trauma rehabilitation: a global comparison.

Brian Bernstein, Douglas W Lundy, Theodore A Miclau, Zsolt J Balogh, Shimpei Kitada, Ross Leighton, Guy Putzeys, Luis G Padilla Rojas, Inger Schipper, Linda Vallejo and 10 more

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Article in OTA international : the open access journal of orthopaedic trauma, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

20 authors.

Brian BernsteinDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Orthopaedic Trauma Group, Cape Town, South Africa.
Douglas W LundyDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA.
Theodore A MiclauDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN.
Zsolt J BaloghDepartment of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Shimpei KitadaDepartment of Orthopaedic Reconstruction Center, Hyogo Prefectural Nishinomiya Hospital, Nishinomiya, Japan.
Ross LeightonDepartment of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Guy PutzeysOrthopaedic and Trauma Department, AZ Groeninge Hospital, Kortrijk, Belgium.
Luis G Padilla RojasMetropolitana de Guadalajara University, Puerta de Hierro Hospital, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico.
Inger SchipperDepartment of Trauma Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.
Linda VallejoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario Mayor MEDERI, Hospital Central de la Policía Nacional, Hospital Universitario Nacional, Bogotá, Colombia.
Jonathan Tamayo-CosioCORE Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Center, Madrid School of Osteopathy-Campus Mexico, Guadalajara, Mexico.
Dario E Garin ZertucheDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Autonoma de Baja California University, Angeles Hospital, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
Cristian A Rojas HerreraOrthopaedic Department, San Rafael Hospital, Tunja, Colombia.
José Octavio Soarez HungriaGrupo de Trauma Ortopédico, Instituto de Ortopedia, Santa Casa de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Jaime A Leal CamachoDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitario de La Samaritana, Bogotá, Colombia.
Marcelo T CaieroInstituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clínicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Horacio Tabares NeyraDepartment of Surgery, Center for Research in Longevity, Aging and Health, La Havana, Cuba.
Vincenzo GiordanoServiço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Ortopedia, Clínica São Vicente, Rede D'Or São Luiz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Hans-Christoph PapeDepartment of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Theodore MiclauDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, San Francisco School of Medicine, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Rehabilitation after musculoskeletal trauma is globally acknowledged as essential for restoring function and improving quality of life; however, significant variation exists in rehabilitation frameworks and services worldwide. Although certain principles-such as early intervention, structured care pathways, and multidisciplinary approaches-are universally recognized as important determinants of outcomes in trauma patients, their implementation and effectiveness vary considerably due to differences in health care infrastructure, economic resources, policy frameworks, and cultural contexts. Drawing on comparative analyses of rehabilitation frameworks across regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, this paper identifies structural variations, systemic challenges, and innovations that can inform global rehabilitation efforts. Strategic international collaboration focusing on shared learning, standardized protocols, technology integration, and targeted investments is key to creating equitable and sustainable rehabilitation models, especially in resource-limited settings and aging populations.

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PMCPMC12519553

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