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Review
. 2024 Aug;35(3):559-571.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2024.02.008. Epub 2024 Mar 21.

Military Traumatic Brain Injury

Diane Schretzman Mortimer  1
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Review

Military Traumatic Brain Injury

Diane Schretzman Mortimer. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the military can involve distinct injury mechanisms, diagnostic challenges, treatments, and course of recovery. TBI has played a prominent role in recent conflicts, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Blast-related TBI in combat settings is often accompanied by other physical injuries. Military TBIs of all severities can lead to prolonged recoveries and persistent sequelae. The complex interplay between TBI, pain, and mental health conditions can significantly complicate diagnosis and recovery. Military and veteran health settings and programs provide comprehensive care along the continuum of TBI recovery rehabilitation with the goal of optimizing recovery and function.

Keywords: Military; Polytrauma; Rehabilitation; Traumatic brain injury.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure The author has no financial relationships to disclose. She works at for the federal government as a VA employee.

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