Musculoskeletal Complaints Among Active Duty Service Members Seeking Treatment at a Navy Military Treatment Facility.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) pose a significant problem for active duty service members (ADSMs). MSIs may compromise readiness and are one of the main reasons for separation from the Navy and long-term disability. Implementation of optimal treatment strategies rests on understanding the characteristics of MSI complaints in a given population.

Psychological Risk Factors for Delayed Recovery Among Active Duty Service Members Seeking Treatment for Musculoskeletal Complaints at a Navy Shore-Based Military Medical Treatment Facility.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are a leading cause of separation from the U.S. Navy.

What do older adults want from spine care?

Introduction: Older adults comprise a large portion of back pain (BP) sufferers but are under-represented in the literature. Patients over age 65 present with different clinical characteristics and psychosocial needs than younger patients. Therefore, recommended patient-centered outcomes for BP may not be relevant to older patients.