Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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To identify a group of ballistic tibia fractures, report the outcomes of these fractures, and compare them with both closed and open tibia fractures sustained by blunt mechanisms. We hypothesized that ballistic tibia fractures and blunt open fractures would have similar outcomes. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Assess the burden and co-occurrence of pain, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among service members who sustained a major limb injury, and examine whether these conditions are associated with functional outcomes. ⋯ Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.