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2022 Sep 30


Clin Orthop Relat Res

Does Military High-speed Boat Slamming Cause Severe Injuries and Disability?

Authors

Ullman J, Hengst D, Carpenter R, Robinson Y
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2022 Sep 30.
PMID: 36190503.

Abstract

Many operators of professional high-speed boats suffer severe, acute, and permanent injuries caused by slamming-induced hull impacts. As the number of professional high-speed boats and their speed capabilities increase, operators are reporting increasing numbers and severity of injuries. However, the actual incidence rate of acute injuries and the prevalence of chronic musculoskeletal disorders are still unknown.