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[The rehabilitation cares at the lepers].

Abstract

Leprosy elimination (<1/100 000) is almost reached all around the world, although, but disabled people are still a lot, and they need rehabilitation as soon as possible. The different lesions (neurological, dermatologic and joint) must be treated in order to protect from handicap. Physical rehabilitation medicine can help with a global and polyvalent coverage. Therapeutic education and reinsertion are an important part.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
De Brier G
Jouvion A
Mercier J
Trappier T
Urseau I
Thefenne L