Daniel I. Rhon

External Validation of an Injury Risk Prediction Algorithm in US Army Paratroopers

Background: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) pose a major threat to military readiness, affecting nearly 40% of personnel annually, driving over 5 million medical visits and 24 million limited duty days. Validated methods for identifying and preventing injuries are a priority for...

Long-Term Career and Healthcare Impacts of Hip/Pelvic Bone Stress Injuries Sustained During Basic Combat Training: A Case-Control Study in Graduates

Background: Hip and pelvic bone stress injuries (BSIs) represent a small but clinically significant subset of overuse injuries sustained during U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT). However, the long-term military service and healthcare implications remain unclear. This study ex...