Citation

Ramasamy A, Hughes A, Carter N, Kendrew J. Trauma (Sage) 2013; 15(2): 128-139.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1460408613484683

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Explosions remain the leading cause of death and injury to combatants in conflict. The current 'Global War on Terror' has resulted in a shift of explosive-related injuries from the battlefield into civilian centres. Despite musculoskeletal injuries being the most common injury witnessed in blast, there remains little research into the effects of blast on this system. In order to develop new treatment regimens and mitigation systems, there is a requirement to have a better understanding of skeletal trauma in this unique environment. The aim of this review article is to deconstruct the complex injury mechanisms witnessed in blast and relate them to its effects on the musculoskeletal system.

Language: en