On October 3, 2024, WRAIR-West co-hosted an ultrasound training session with Dr. Dan Cushman, a professor in the University of Utah’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The training, held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), introduced advanced techniques for using ultrasound technology to identify microscopic structural abnormalities in tendons.
This training session was part of a larger, ongoing collaboration between WRAIR-West, the University of Utah, USUHS, and the U.S. Naval Academy, aimed at addressing the pressing issue of musculoskeletal injuries in the military.
Musculoskeletal injuries, including those affecting major tendons, are among the most common non-battle injuries in the military. According to research led by Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen, Chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps and Commanding General of Brooke Army Medical Center, these injuries affect approximately 1.6 million service members annually, leading to 2.4 million healthcare visits and 25 million limited-duty days (2018). Addressing this widespread issue is a priority for military health professionals, making early detection methods like ultrasound imaging especially valuable.
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