Educating military providers on medical coding within the military system to ensure accurate data for continued analysis to direct future research and funding.
Identifying those at risk for stress fractures, particularly in boot camp, and continuing investigation on prevention strategies and nutritional supplementation.
Additional research on efficacy of pre-training protocols in preventing acute musculoskeletal injuries such as fractures, ligament ruptures, and joint dislocations in the active duty military population.
Research to identify risk factors and develop preventive interventions in post-traumatic osteoarthritis to curb the detrimental effects on the aging military community.
Continued investigation into the inter-relation of chronic pain, prior musculoskeletal injury, and psychological issues with the active duty and veteran communities.
Providing resources to those medically discharged due to musculoskeletal injury/condition and aiding in the transition from Active-Duty to Civilian based medical care.
Educating Civilian providers on the unique musculoskeletal injuries and psychological challenges in caring for the prior service member as they transition to Civilian or Veterans Affairs care.
Continued research and technology of prosthetics in amputees, especially osteointegration