Publications by authors named "Brittany Hotaling"
Introduction: Soldiers must be able to perform a multitude of physically demanding tasks as part of their regular duty, but their physical readiness is often degraded due to pain and musculoskeletal injury (MSKI). The presence of pain with movement has been associated with increased MSKI risk in Soldiers. Improved awareness of the prevalence of painful movements in uninjured Soldiers could help inform Army injury mitigation efforts.
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- - This study focuses on the outcomes and follow-up expectations for U.S. service members who undergo elective knee surgeries, particularly examining how different surgical procedures impact recovery over time.
- - It systematically reviewed data from 22 studies published from 2010 to 2021, analyzing factors like demographics, surgical variables, and follow-up outcomes related to knee surgery.
- - Key findings reveal that a significant number of patients face complications after surgery, with one-third needing additional surgeries, and high rates of reinjury within a few years, especially following cruciate ligament repairs.
Purpose: This study evaluated the musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) self-reporting behaviors among active-duty Air Force Special Warfare personnel to explore potential limitations of injury surveillance approaches.
Methods: Participants completed a 47-item survey between December 2018 and March 2019 regarding their MSKI history. Participants were asked if they sought medical care for symptoms consistent with MSKIs and reasons they did or did not report their injuries.