Return to Duty After Severe Bilateral Lower Extremity Trauma

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Return to Duty After Severe Bilateral Lower Extremity Trauma
Sheean AJ, Owens J, Suttles ST, Crossland BW, Stinner DJ 15(1). 1
Publication Type: Case Reports (Case Reports)

Abstract:
Despite the preponderance of evidence demonstrating poor outcomes as a result of combat-related orthopaedic trauma, teams of medical professionals have remained undaunted in their pursuit of innovative techniques to maximize the functional capacity of Servicemembers with devastating extremity injuries. We present the case of an Active Duty Special Forces (SF) qualified senior noncommissioned officer (NCO) with severely injured extremities successfully salvaged with a multidisciplinary program involving cutting-edge prosthetic technology and a novel approach to physical rehabilitation.

Keywords: ankle fusion; outcomes; limb salvage; rehabilitation
PMID: 25770792

DOI: 10.55460/1Y4T-447E