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¹Department of Orthopaedics, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA 92134, USA. Luke.Bremner@med.navy.mil

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Summary

Modern combat survival rates near 90% are due to medical advancements. This has led to complex orthopedic challenges in treating battlefield injuries, requiring innovative reconstructive strategies.

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Area of Science:

Military Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Trauma Care

Background:

Recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan report battlefield injury survival rates approaching 90%, the highest in modern combat.
This increased survival is attributed to advancements in protective gear, rapid casualty evacuation, enhanced medical personnel, accessible resuscitation, and forward surgical units.

Observation:

The surge in survival has paradoxically led to a higher incidence and severity of injuries encountered by medical professionals.
Orthopedic surgeons face complex reconstructive challenges and critical decision-making processes.
Patients are highly motivated with elevated functional expectations.

Findings:

The article will present examples of difficult challenges in battlefield trauma care.
It will discuss the specific treatments employed to address these complex orthopedic injuries.

Implications:

Understanding these challenges is crucial for advancing orthopedic trauma care in military settings.
Effective management strategies are vital for optimizing functional outcomes in combat-injured service members.