Richard A. Gosselin • David A. Spiegel
Michelle F oltz
Editors

2014

Caring for Musculoskeletal
Conditions and Injuries
in Austere Settings

The burden of musculoskeletal diseases and conditions in low and middle income countries (LMICs) has increased substantially over the past 15 years, while the resources to address this are grossly inadequate. In particular, the development-fueled epidemic of injuries primarily affects young males during their most productive years, and the resulting disabilities have a profound impact on the individuals, their families, and society as a whole.