Knee torque and gait performance in Veteran amputees: Biomechanical insights into intact limb injury risk

Abstract: New recovery pathways to improve and sustain strength and functional outcomes in the veteran amputee population are required to reduce the onset of comorbidities with …

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) …

All-cause and cause-specific mortality rates after severe extremity injuries among previously deployed active duty service members

Abstract: Background: Previous research has shown that active duty military personnel who sustain extremity injuries while in service are at elevated risk for serious physical and …