High energy pilon fractures present a unique challenge to the patient and orthopaedic
surgeon. Care for the soft tissue envelope is as important as management of this articular …

The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been epitomized by the insurgents' use of the
improvised explosive device against vehicle-borne security forces. These weapons, capable …

Introduction Foot and ankle impact injury is common in geriatric trauma and often leads to
fracture of rearfoot, including calcaneus and talus. The objective of this study was to assess …

Optimal performance of adaptive restraint systems in the vehicle requires an accurate
assessment of occupant characteristics including physical properties and pre-collision …

Background and aim of the work: The calcaneus, the more lower bone of the body, has the
task of supporting the axial load from the weight of the body. Calcaneal fractures represent …

Anti-vehicular (AV) landmines and improvised explosive devices (IED) have accounted for
more than half of the United States military hostile casualties and wounded in Operation …

Abstract Background/Aims The purpose of this study is to evaluate risk factors of deep
infection following pilon fractures. Methods This investigation was performed after gathering …

The objective of this study is to present a quantitative comparison of the biofidelity of the
THOR and Hybrid III 50th percentile male ATDs. Quantitative biofidelity was assessed using …

Military vehicle underbody blast (UBB) is the cause of many serious injuries in theatre today;
however, the effects of these chaotic events on the human body are not well understood …

During Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, improvised explosive
devices were used strategically and with increasing frequency. To effectively design …