All-cause and Cause-specific Mortality Rates after Severe Extremity Injuries among Previously Deployed Active Duty Service Members.

Long-term mortality rates are elevated among service members with traumatic limb injuries, though mortality patterns may differ based on whether the injury results in amputation. While further research into causal mechanisms is needed, these results may inform the development of interventions to improve long-term health outcomes among injured military personnel. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.