Research progress in diagnosis and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder comorbidity in the soldiers / 中华创伤杂志

ABSTRACT

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) are the signature injuries of modern war. The comorbidity rate of PTSD and mTBI in American and British soldiers is 23% and 33%-36%, respectively. At present, there is no early diagnosis methods, specific treatment methods or drugs, which seriously affects the combat effectiveness of the army. The authors summarize the clinical and basic researches in recent years from incidence, comorbidity, clinical manifestations, diagnostic and treatment methods in an attempt to offer a reference for the treatment of PTSD and mTBI in soldiers.