Thursday, March 10, 2011

War Amputations Rising Among U.S. Soldiers Wounded In War Zones



Report Reveals Steep Increase In War Amputations Last Fall -- Washington Post

The majority of American soldiers undergoing amputation for war wounds last fall lost more than one limb, according to data presented Tuesday to the Defense Health Board, a committee of experts that advises the Defense Department on medical matters.

Military officials had previously released data showing that amputations, and especially multiple-limb losses, increased last year. The information presented to the 20-member board is the first evidence that the steepest increase occurred over the last four months of the year.

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My Comment: This is a disturbing report on our soldiers who are injured and crippled by ieds.... read it all.

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