Limb Salvage and Recovery After Blast-Related Injury: Proceedings and Expert Findings from a U.S. Department of Defense International State-of-the-Science Meeting

Battlefield medical advances, improvements in protective equipment, and progress in surgical reconstruction and rehabilitation have led to questions about when to emphasize limb salvage over other treatment options — such as amputation — for individuals with severe blast-related limb injuries. These conference proceedings summarize findings, conclusions, and recommendations of an expert-led meeting held in March 2019 that addressed such questions.