Iron supplementation and the female soldier.

Twenty-two percent of women in the United States are iron deficient. Iron deficiency adversely affects immune function as well as physical and cognitive performance. Although the risk of developing iron deficiency is high for female soldiers, this risk can be minimized with proper nutritional guidance.

Avulsion of the extensor carpi radialis brevis insertion: a case report and review of the literature.

Injuries to the bases of the index finger and long finger metacarpals are unusual because of the stability of the carpometacarpal joints. Such stability is provided by the strong capsuloligamentous attachments and the unique bony architecture. Given the rare nature of these injuries, there is no consensus regarding the optimal management of avulsion fractures of the bases of the index finger and long finger metacarpals.

A comparative analysis of several crutch-length-estimation techniques.

The purpose of this study was to determine which of several crutch-fitting techniques best predicts ideal crutch length. One hundred seven active-duty military volunteers were measured for crutches using each of the following methods: (1) axillary fold to heel in the supine position, (2) olecranon to opposite third fingertip, (3) olecranon to opposite fifth fingertip, (4) 77% of height, (5) height minus 16 in (40.6 cm), (6) 77% of arm span, and (7) arm span minus 16 in (40.