March 3, 2026

MRI Findings of Femoral Neck Bone Stress Injuries in Army Trainees and Their Association with Basic Training Graduation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Key Points

Lower odds of completing basic training correlate with higher MRI grades of femoral neck bone stress injuries.
Bilateral femoral neck bone stress injuries are particularly impactful on training completion rates.
The retrospective cohort method assessed MRI findings among army trainees across a specific training period.
Early detection and standardized reporting of MRI characteristics could enhance military training retention.

Abstract

FNBSIs are strongly associated with lower odds of completing BCT, particularly when injuries are bilateral, of a higher MRI grade, or occur in younger or female trainees. These findings highlight the critical need for early detection, standardized reporting of MRI injury characteristics, and targeted interventions to improve military training retention.

MRI Findings of Femoral Neck Bone Stress Injuries in Army Trainees and Their Association with Basic Training Graduation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

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