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Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Military

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Knee injuries are endemic in the military population. This young active cohort experiences extreme stressors on their knees given their activity and load bearing. The most common injuries include ligament tears (anterior cruciate ligament), meniscus, and articular cartilage injuries. Intraarticular knee injury and the resultant post-traumatic osteoarthritis are the greatest cause of disability discharge from military service. This cohort provides an excellent opportunity for preventive measures, as well as aggressive surgical and rehabilitative treatment to optimize clinical outcome and maximize operational availability.

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    Jeremy McCallum MD, CPT USA MC & John M. Tokish MD, COL, USAF MC

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McCallum, J., Tokish, J. (2016). Knee Injuries. In: Cameron, K., Owens, B. (eds) Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Military. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2984-9_10

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