Intrinsic Risk Factors of Lateral Ankle Sprain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Lateral ankle ligamentous sprain (LAS) is one of the most common injuries in recreational activities and competitive sports. Many studies have attempted to determine whether there are certain intrinsic factors that can predict LAS. However, no consensus has been reached on the predictive intrinsic factors.

Objective

To identify the intrinsic risk factors of LAS by meta-analysis from data in randomized control trials and prospective cohort studies.

Data sources

A systematic computerized literature search of MEDLINE, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, SPORTDiscus, and Cochrane Register of Clinical Trials was performed.

Study selection

A computerized literature search from inception to January 2015 resulted in 1133 studies of the LAS intrinsic risk factors written in

SUBMITTER: Kobayashi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4789932 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature