Incidence and Cost of Ankle Sprains in United States Emergency Departments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ankle sprains represent a common injury in emergency departments, but little is known about common complications, procedures, and charges associated with ankle sprains in emergency departments.

Hypothesis

There will be a higher incidence of ankle sprains among younger populations (≤25 years old) and in female patients. Complications and procedures will differ between ankle sprain types. Lateral ankle sprains will have lower health care charges relative to medial and high ankle sprains.

Study design

Descriptive epidemiological study.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Methods

A cross-sectional study of the 2010 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample was conducted. Outcomes such as charges, complications, and procedures were compared using propensity sc

SUBMITTER: Shah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5089353 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov/Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature