Return to Duty After Type III Open Tibia Fracture.

Despite the severe nature of combat extremity wounds, 20% of patients with salvaged Type III open tibia fractures and 22% with isolated injuries were able to return to active duty. These rates are similar to those reported for civilian amputees. Amputees in our cohort were less likely to RTD. Cross JD, Stinner DJ, Burns TC, Wenke JC, Hsu JR; and Skeletal Trauma Research Consortium (STReC). J Orthop Trauma. 2011 Aug 27. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 21885998