• Author: Daniel I. Rhon
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Minimal data elements for surveillance and reporting of musculoskeletal injuries in the MILitary (ROMMIL) international consensus statement

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: A systematic approach to collecting and reporting injury data in military settings is necessary to maximize the impact of musculoskeletal injury-related …

Prevention of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in the military: Relevance of OPTIKNEE and osteoarthritis action alliance recommendations

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) is the most common reason for short-term occupational limitation and subsequent medically related early departure from the military. …

General and pain-associated psychological distress phenotypes among patients with low back pain in the Military Health System

Abstract: Objective: The primary objective was to describe rates of general and pain-related psychological distress for individuals with low back pain (LBP) in the Military Health …

Timing of outcomes and expectations after knee surgery in the US military: A systematic review

Abstract: Context: Knee injury and subsequent surgery are widespread in the military setting. Associations between knee surgery and expected outcomes over time have not been …

Seventeen-year national pain prevalence trends among U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: U.S. military veterans experience higher pain prevalence than nonveterans. However, it is unclear how the disparities in pain prevalence have changed over time because …

Barriers and facilitators to implementation of musculoskeletal injury mitigation programmes for military service members around the world: a scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injury (MSK-I) mitigation and prevention programmes (MSK-IMPPs) have been developed and implemented across militaries worldwide. Although …

Predicting subsequent injury after being cleared to return to work from initial lumbar or lower extremity injury

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to develop a model to predict re-injury after being cleared to return to full duty from an initial injury. METHODS: This was a …

Musculoskeletal Injuries and United States Army Readiness Part I: Overview of Injuries and their Strategic Impact

Abstract: Noncombat injuries (“injuries”) greatly impact soldier health and United States (U.S.) Army readiness; they are the leading cause of outpatient medical encounters …