And, she said, the very armor that protects soldiers may contribute to problems when they survive an injury. "The Kevlar protection shields the thorax and abdomen, so although more people are surviving, we’re seeing many more limbs blown off, as well as TBI. We can keep soldiers from being killed, but anything that injures the brain can cause dysfunctional voiding."
Dr. Markland and Dr. Amling said they had no financial disclosures.