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can PTSD develop from injury and aftermath?

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April 30th, 2012
In 2008 I suffered fractures in both femurs while in the Army. Since that time, both legs constantly hurt and I can only get a small bit of relief from pain medicines. As a result of my chronic and seemingly untreatable pain, I have trouble sleeping.

Last month at a VA doctors appointment, my doctor asked if I thought I might have PTSD. I replied that I didn't think so, but now it has got me wondering. Can one develop PTSD from this kind of injury and aftermath? I only realized a few days ago that I had no idea.
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