The Boston Globe reports on the technology being used to get amputee veterans back on their feet.
A telling graphic highlights the fact that a higher percentage of soldiers have lost limbs in Iraq and Afghanistan than in two World Wars and Korea.
As a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine explained, it's largely a result of the advances in body armour battlefield first aid. Vets who would previously have died from their injuries are now surviving thanks to prompt and effective medical treatment -- but all too often they lose a limb in the process.
A telling graphic highlights the fact that a higher percentage of soldiers have lost limbs in Iraq and Afghanistan than in two World Wars and Korea.
As a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine explained, it's largely a result of the advances in body armour battlefield first aid. Vets who would previously have died from their injuries are now surviving thanks to prompt and effective medical treatment -- but all too often they lose a limb in the process.
posted by Stuart at 17:32
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Why did they leave Vietnam out?
Regarding Vietnam: a number of websites point to high amputation rates of Vietnam (where I served). www.veteranshour.com states multiple amputations Vietnam were 18.4% in VN compared to 5.7% in WWII. Amputations are listed as 300% higher in VN compared to WWII and 70% higher than Vietnam. Yes, so why was my war left out?
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