Return to duty rates in active-duty military: Comparing minimally invasive and open cervical spine surgery

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military medical readiness plays a significant role in global military operations. While the severity of combat-related trauma is evident, musculoskeletal …

The influence of neck pain and sleep quantity on headache burden in service members with and without mild traumatic brain injury: An observational study

Abstract: Introduction: Headache is the most overwhelmingly reported symptom following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The upper cervical spine has been implicated in headache …

Posture and helmet configuration effects on joint reaction loads in the middle cervical spine

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Between 43 and 97% of helicopter pilots in the Canadian Armed Forces report neck pain. Potential contributing factors include the weight of their helmet, …