Epidemiological Assessment of Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Injuries in Active Duty Army Soldiers, FY 2002-FY 2015
Abstract
Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) injuries can be extensive, resulting in significant human and financial costs. A number of studies have examined CMF injuries during recent military conflicts; however, little is known about the total burden CMF injuries within U.S. Army. The primary purpose of this project is to investigate CMF fractures patterns and injury mechanisms within Active Duty U.S. Army, in both non-deployed and deployed settings, between 2002 and 2015. A retrospective epidemiological study was conducted using hospitalization records from the Soldier Performance, Health, and Readiness Database (SPHERE), a large repository of medical and demographic data on the entire Army population. CMF injuries sustained by U.S. Army Soldiers (deployed and non-deployed) were identified. Additionally, the study dataset included general demographic data (e.g., race, sex, time in service) for each Soldier suffering CMF injuries. These data allowed the identification of demographic groups within the Army at risk of CMF injuries and identified trends in CMF injuries sustained by deployed Soldiers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 10, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1109473
Entities
People
- Charles Weisenbach
- Frederick Brozoski
- James Mcghee
- Jennifer Dudek
- Valeta C. Chancey
Organizations
- United States Army Aeromedical Research Lab