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Long term outcomes of inversion ankle injuries

British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 39(3) · pp. e14–e14
Ananthila AnandacoomarasamyLes Barnsley

Abstract

Most patients who sustained an inversion ankle injury at sport and who were subsequently referred to a sports medicine clinic had persistent symptoms for at least two years after their injury. This reinforces the importance of prevention and early effective treatment.

Foot and Ankle SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery and RehabilitationTendon Structure and TreatmentMedicineAnklePhysical therapyTelephone interviewAnkle sprainSports medicineWeaknessInjury preventionPoison controlSurgery

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AdolescentAdultAthletic InjuriesFemaleHumansLong-Term CareMalePrognosisQuality of LifeRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesSoccerSprains and StrainsCase-Control StudiesAnkle Injuries
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An epidemiological survey on ankle sprain.
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 1994 · 678 citations
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