*Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Head, Foot and Ankle Surgery, National Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
†Department of Anthropology, Brandeis University, Boston, MA
‡Department of Surgery, University of New England, Medical Director of New England Foot and Ankle Specialists, Division of Mercy Hospital, Portland, ME
Sophia E. Deben is a military service member (or employee of the U.S. Government). This study was prepared as part of my official duties. Title 17, USC, §105 provides that ‘Copyright protection under this title is not available for any work of the U.S. Government.’ Title 17, USC, §101 defines a U.S. Government work as a work prepared by a military service member or employee of the U.S. Government as part of that person’s official duties. The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, nor the U.S. Government.
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