Soldier Readiness Processing: Time for a New Paradigm in Managing Musculoskeletal Injuries After Deployment?

Background: The drowning impact that musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) have on Soldier readiness, deployability, and escalating health care costs is growing. These injuries are associated with approximately 25 million lost duty days each year. The need to curb costs and improve efficacy and efficiency of health care delivery is pressing.