Chiropractic management of acute low back pain in a U.S. Veteran with unilateral transtibial amputation: A case report

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic management of acute low back pain for a patient with a unilateral transtibial amputation. Clinical …

Combat amputee care for Global War on Terror Veterans: A systematic review

Abstract: Introduction: Traumatic amputation after injuries sustained from combat during the Global War on Terror resulted in a multitude of clinical outcomes that included …

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 …

Combat injury is associated with adverse mental health outcomes among deployed personnel, but not for amputees: Is there a hierarchy of wounding?

Abstract: The developments in combat trauma care during the Afghanistan campaign have led to unprecedented survivability from severe injuries. However, the longer term physical and …

Perioperative and early rehabilitation outcomes following osseointegration in UK military amputees

Abstract: Introduction: This paper examines the pain management, from surgery to specialist rehabilitation, of the first seven military transfemoral amputee patients treated in …

Temporal Spatial and Metabolic Measures of Walking in Highly Functional Individuals With Lower Limb Amputations

Abstract: Objective: To record the temporal spatial parameters and metabolic energy expenditure during walking of individuals with amputation, walking with advanced prostheses, …

Traumatic Limb Loss and the Needs of the Family - Current Research: Policy and Practice Implications

Abstract: Blesma has always attended to the families of its Members (the limbless veterans).We appreciate the benefits of a holistic approach to support and the value of family …