Osseointegrated prostheses reduce reactive stability demands during walking in Service members with unilateral transfemoral amputation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Heightened fall risk following lower limb amputation can lead to adaptations during walking that increase proactive stability (e.g., a wider base of support). …

Medical discharge from the UK Armed Forces and the role of combat injury: A short report from the ADVANCE-INVEST study

The recent conflict in Afghanistan resulted in hundreds of serious injuries to UK Armed Forces personnel, necessitating their aeromedical evacuation. Due to the nature of their …

Prevalence, incidence, and progression of hip osteoarthritis in a young military population: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Prevalence of hip osteoarthritis (OA) is rarely reported in young populations (e.g., military). We will report the prevalence of hip OA in a young military …

Characterizing limb loss and absence in Military Health System beneficiaries: Demographics, causes, and trends (2005-2023)

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: An estimated 5.6 million individuals in the U.S. experience limb loss and absence, but national estimates exclude Military Health System (MHS) …

Acute complications of United States service members with combat-related lower extremity limb salvage

Abstract: Background: This study examined the incidence of acute complications within the first year following combat-related lower extremity injuries in United States (U.S.) …

Healthcare utilization among United States service members with combat-related lower extremity limb salvage

Abstract: Introduction: This study assessed healthcare utilization in the first year after combat-related lower extremity injuries in 4275 U.S. Service members. Varying injury …

Behavioral health outcomes in the 12 months following major limb loss among active duty service members treated in the military health system, 2001-2017

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Over 2,100 active duty service members (ADSM) have experienced traumatic limb loss since 2001. Combat-injured ADSMs have over 3 times the odds of developing …

Duration, cost, and escalation of care events for physical therapy management of low back pain in service members with limb loss

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Physical therapy (PT) is recommended as a primary treatment for low back pain (LBP), a common and impactful musculoskeletal condition after limb loss. The …

The relationships between body image, self-esteem and quality of life in adults with trauma-related limb loss sustained in the Syrian war

Abstract: Background: Numerous military soldiers have lost limbs as a result of the Syrian War. While there are variations between trauma-related amputations in military and …

Adjusting to a partner's changed appearance following military combat-related appearance-altering injuries: the challenges of looking 'different' and how life continues

Abstract: Combat-related physical injuries not only affect the individual but also close family members. Emerging evidence indicates that injuries that change appearance, such as …

Misuse of tourniquets in Ukraine may be costing more lives and limbs than they save

Abstract: Hands-on training and social media sites have heavily emphasized the use of tourniquets to treat limb injuries during the Ukraine war. Tourniquet overuse or misuse can …

Mothers' experiences of their sons' appearance-altering combat injuries: distressed and unsupported

Abstract: Emerging evidence indicates that combat injuries that change appearance, such as limb loss and physical scarring, can impact psychosocial wellbeing of injured military …