Medical News Today has an interesting article on the discovery of armed forces surgeons who have discovered that mobility limitations in soldiers who have required amputations can prevent formation of scar tissue and can inhibit the development of stiffness and mobility challenges.

A procedure currently performed all over the world for cosmetic purposes might also improve wound healing and limb function for soldiers who are severely hurt and scarred during combat. Dr. Adam Katz, plastic surgeon and researcher at the University of Virginia Health System, will conduct research in this area under the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM). White House officials announced the formation of AFIRM, which has received more than $80 million for research.