• Author: Richard B. Westrick
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Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries of U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadets during initial military training from 2018 to 2023

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSKIs) have a longstanding deleterious impact on the health of service members (SMs) and the readiness of the armed services. …

Patterning of musculoskeletal injuries in the U.S. Army: A sociocentric social network analysis

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are the most prevalent and costly threat to U.S. soldier health and medical readiness. Although sociodemographic and …

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 …

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 …