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Table 1 Information obtained from DoD chart abstraction: baseline polytrauma injury characteristics

From: VA Vascular Injury Study (VAVIS): VA-DoD extremity injury outcomes collaboration

Type of variable

Information

Demographics

Age, sex, race/ethnicity and service branch

Initial Injury Information

Date, primary cause/mechanism

Vascular Extremity Details

Arterial/venous injury location, pre/post repair details, and complications.

Ortho/Nerve Extremity Details

Associated soft tissue/bone/nerve injuries, methods of repair, flap status.

Follow Up Care

Dates, location, and CT/MRI/Angio/Duplex studies.

Functional/ Amputation status

Limitations, context of amputation if relevant