Treatment Variability and Complications Associated With Pediatric Lateral Ankle Injuries: A POSNA Quality, Safety, and Value Initiative Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Isolated pediatric lateral ankle injuries, including ankle sprain (AS) and nondisplaced Salter-Harris type 1 (SH-1) distal fibular fracture, are common orthopaedic sports-related injuries. Variability in treatment is suspected among pediatric orthopaedic surgeons. Complications from medical treatment or lack thereof have not been reported in this population.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate treatment variability and associated complications after pediatric AS and SH-1 via a survey of members of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North American (POSNA).

Study design

Cross-sectional study. Level of evidence, 5.

Methods

A voluntary, anonymous survey was distributed to POSNA membership (approximately 1400 members) via email. Survey

SUBMITTER: Beck JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9163735 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature