Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis, Psychological Health, and Quality of Life After Lower Limb Injury in U.S. Service Members.

Despite a low prevalence of lower limb PTOA in our study, fractures increased the risk of PTOA after deployment-related injuries. Additionally, those with PTOA reported lower QoL scores relative to those without PTOA. The findings of this study highlight the personalized needs of patients with trauma beyond just the repair of the immediate injury.