Abstract
Aim: To identify and synthesise findings from studies reporting on the incidence of, and risk factors for, traumatic fractures in military personnel.
Design: Rapid review
Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, EBSCO, CINAHL and ProQuest databases were systematically searched using key terms derived from the following concepts: ‘fractures’, ‘work’ and ‘risk’. Key findings from the included studies were extracted and tabulated, including risk factors, incidence and risk ratios.
Results: Twenty-eight studies were included, with four studies reporting on recruit/trainees and 24 reporting on qualified military personnel. Recruit incidence ranged from 7.7 – 29.5 cases per 1,000 person-years, while incidence in qualified personnel ranged from 1.9 – 57.6 cases per 1,000 person-years. Enlisted personnel, younger service members (18 – 29 years), and personnel of Army and Marines Corp branches were at increased risk. Fractures predominantly occurred in the lower extremities, although the hands were often a site of traumatic fracture. Risk factors and mechanisms identified for traumatic fractures included NSAID use, sports, physical training, motor vehicle accidents, collisions, blasts from improvised explosive devices, and gunshots, often in combat settings.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the incidence of fractures in recruits and qualified military personnel, and identify a range of risk factors in military environments.
Design: Rapid review
Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, EBSCO, CINAHL and ProQuest databases were systematically searched using key terms derived from the following concepts: ‘fractures’, ‘work’ and ‘risk’. Key findings from the included studies were extracted and tabulated, including risk factors, incidence and risk ratios.
Results: Twenty-eight studies were included, with four studies reporting on recruit/trainees and 24 reporting on qualified military personnel. Recruit incidence ranged from 7.7 – 29.5 cases per 1,000 person-years, while incidence in qualified personnel ranged from 1.9 – 57.6 cases per 1,000 person-years. Enlisted personnel, younger service members (18 – 29 years), and personnel of Army and Marines Corp branches were at increased risk. Fractures predominantly occurred in the lower extremities, although the hands were often a site of traumatic fracture. Risk factors and mechanisms identified for traumatic fractures included NSAID use, sports, physical training, motor vehicle accidents, collisions, blasts from improvised explosive devices, and gunshots, often in combat settings.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the incidence of fractures in recruits and qualified military personnel, and identify a range of risk factors in military environments.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 527 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 7 Oct 2023 |
| Event | Australian Physiotherapy Association: INGNITE Physiotherapy Conference 2023 - Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia Duration: 5 Oct 2023 → 7 Oct 2023 https://ignite2023.physio/ |
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| Conference | Australian Physiotherapy Association |
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| Abbreviated title | INGNITE 2023 |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Brisbane |
| Period | 5/10/23 → 7/10/23 |
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