Demographics and comorbidities of united states service members with combat-related lower extremity limb salvage

Abstract: Introduction: This retrospective study describes the demographics and injury characteristics of a recently identified cohort of US Service members with combat-related …

A data-driven Method to discriminate limb salvage from other combat-related extremity trauma

Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this study was to address and enhance our ability to study the clinical outcome of limb salvage (LS), a commonly referenced but ill-defined …

Walking exercise sustainability through telehealth for Veterans with lower-limb amputation: A study protocol

Abstract: Objective. This randomized controlled superiority trial will determine if an 18-month telehealth walking exercise self-management program produces clinically meaningful …

The relationship between combat-related traumatic amputation and subclinical cardiovascular risk

Abstract: Background: The relationship between acute combat-related traumatic injury (CRTI) to coronary flow reserve (CFR) and subclinical cardiovascular risk have not been …

UK service personnel amputations: financial year 2022/2023

Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on the number of UK service personnel who suffered an amputation for the five-year period 1 April 2018 to 31 March …

Developing a program for advanced physical therapist practice in amputation care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over the past 20 years, military medicine made great strides in the medical management of traumatically injured patients. Significant advancements were …

Gender differences in prosthesis-related outcomes among veterans: Results of a national survey of US veterans

Abstract: Background: Women with lower extremity amputations (LEAs) tend to have poorer prosthesis-related outcomes than men, although the literature is sparse. To our knowledge, …

Prosthesis nonuse and discontinuation in United States Veterans with major limb amputation: Results of a national survey

Abstract: Background: Prosthesis use in persons with amputation can improve mobility and functional independence. Better understanding of the reasons for and outcomes associated …

Differences in Prosthetic Prescription Between Men and Women Veterans After Transtibial or Transfemoral Lower-Extremity Amputation: A Longitudinal Cohort Study (2005-2018)

Abstract: The objective was to evaluate whether prosthetic prescription differed by gender and the extent to which differences were mediated by measured factors. Study design was a …

Weight changes in young Service members after lower limb amputation: Insights from group-based trajectory modeling

Abstract: Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been …

Considering the psychological experience of amputation and rehabilitation for military veterans: a systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative research

Abstract: Research highlights the differences and unique experiences of military veterans experiencing amputation compared to civilians. This review aimed to synthesise qualitative …

Predictors of lower extremity fracture-related amputation in persons with traumatic spinal cord injury: a case–control study

Abstract: This is a retrospective case–control study. The objective is to identify predictors of lower extremity (LE) long bone fracture-related amputation in persons with …