Utilizing the Epidemiology of Head, Face and Neck Injuries Sustained By US and UK Military Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan to Identify the Surgical Training Requirements for Future Conflicts

The conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan saw a greater proportion of head, face, and neck (HFN) injuries sustained by United States (US) and United Kingdom (UK) service personnel than that experienced in previous conflicts [1,2]. Military surgeons managing such wounds had to relearn skills not required since the Vietnam and Falklands campaigns. One method for optimizing training and tailoring the skill sets required in readiness for future conflicts is the accurate identification of the types of injuries sustained in previous conflicts.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 1, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J. Breeze, D.B. Powers, J. Combes, J. DuBose Tags: Trauma Abstract Session Source Type: research