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Medical repatriations from Operation Resolute (Bosnia)

A M Croft1, J P Hopkins

  • 1Headquarters Multinational Division Southwest (Rear), Divulje Barracks, Split.

Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps
|February 1, 1997
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Medical repatriations during Operation Resolute were primarily due to surgical and orthopaedic conditions. Enhancing pre-deployment screening and focusing surveillance on preventable occupational injuries can reduce troop losses.

Area of Science:

  • Military Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Operation Resolute, a peace enforcement mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina, began in December 1995.
  • Analysis of medical repatriations provides insights into troop health and operational effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the causes and patterns of medical repatriations during the initial phase of Operation Resolute.
  • To identify key clinical categories and contributing factors for medical evacuations.
  • To assess the effectiveness of pre-deployment medical screening.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of medical repatriation data for British personnel during Weeks 1-26 of Operation Resolute.
  • Focused analysis of repatriations during May 1996.

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  • Categorization of repatriations by clinical condition and destination.

    • Main Results:

    • A total of 405 British personnel were repatriated on medical grounds (1.7 per 1,000 force strength weekly).
    • Surgical conditions accounted for 77.5% of repatriations; orthopaedic conditions were the leading cause.
    • Occupational injuries and sports-related injuries were significant causes of repatriation in May 1996.

    Conclusions:

    • Orthopaedic and occupational injuries represent major reasons for medical repatriation in deployed military personnel.
    • Inadequate pre-deployment medical screening was noted for personnel with pre-existing conditions.
    • Targeted medical surveillance towards preventable occupational injuries is recommended to minimize manpower losses.