EARLY REHABILITATION AFTER WAR TRAUMA AND OPERATION. ISRAELI EXPERIENCE

Advancements in rehabilitation medicine are closely intertwined with the impact of war.While life-saving techniques have made survival possible for many grievously wounded individuals, this marks just the initial step on the long journey to recovery.In the context of disasters or war, integrating Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professionals into multidisciplinary medical teams, even during the acute phase of patient care, has become crucial.Delivering a comprehensive rehabilitation program in acute medical settings can be done by Mobile Rehabilitation Team (MRT) model, or through early admission to PRM departments within acute general hospitals.On October 7th, 2023, Soroka Medical Center became the focal point of a mass casualty event, with hundreds injured by various wartime mechanisms.