We serve to
foster the ultimate goal of full restoration of normal human function for our
beneficiaries with extremity trauma and amputation. This goal will take decades to achieve. Until
then, DoD will strive to achieve:
Individualized, optimized functional
outcomes that are driven by patient goals and supported through a whole person
transdisciplinary healthcare team approach.
Patient and Caregiver Information
Access to Care
| Facility |
Number |
| Walter Reed Amputation Care Coordinator |
1-301-400-1482 or 1-301-295-8958 |
| Naval Medical Center San Diego Patient Administration |
1-619-532-8318 |
| San Antonio Military Medical Center Patient Administration |
1-210-916-2733 |
Medical Provider Information
Best Practices
DoD/VA Clinical Practice Guidelines
LUKE Arm Clinical Guidance
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