Limb Salvage and Recovery After Severe Blast Injury: Literature Review for the Eighth Department of Defense International State-of-the-Science Meeting on Blast Injury Research

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. This literature review summarizes recent research on limb salvage and recovery after severe blast-related injury.