• Author: Colin J. Harrington
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Behavioral health outcomes in the 12 months following major limb loss among active duty service members treated in the military health system, 2001-2017

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 2,100 active duty service members (ADSM) have experienced traumatic limb loss since 2001. Combat-injured ADSMs have over 3 times the odds of developing …

Characteristics of lateral clavicle fractures treated with coracoclavicular ligament repair or reconstruction in a military population

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Lateral clavicle fractures comprise a minority of all clavicle fractures and are associated with high rates of nonunion when managed nonoperatively. Various …

Recent orthopedic trauma volume in the United States Military Health System

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: As illustrated by the "Walker Dip," there is growing concern regarding the lack of combat casualty care during peacetime. Surgical volume and case …

Return to duty in Military Service Members after high tibial osteotomy not associated with preoperative radiographic parameters: a retrospective analysis

Abstract: Background: Evidence on return to sports/work after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is limited, especially in a young, high-demand population. Purpose: To (1) identify …

The lived experience of military beneficiaries with amputations at the hip and pelvic level

Abstract: Background: Hip- and pelvic-level amputations are devastating injuries that drastically alter patient function and quality of life. This study examined the experience of …

A quantitative and qualitative literature analysis of the orthopedic surgeons' experience: reflecting on 20 years in the global war on terror

Abstract: After over 20 years of war in the Middle East, orthopedic injuries have been among the most prevalent combat-related injuries, accounting for 14% of all surgical …