Gino M Kerkhoffs, Michel van den Bekerom, Leon A M Elders, Peter A van Beek, Wim A M Hullegie, Guus M F M Bloemers, Elly M de Heus, Masja C M Loogman, Kitty C J G M Rosenbrand, Ton Kuipers, J W A P Hoogstraten, Rienk Dekker, Henk-Jan Ten Duis, C Niek van Dijk, Maurits W van Tulder, Philip J van der Wees, Rob A de Bie
Ankle injuries are a huge medical and socioeconomic problem. Many people have a traumatic injury of the ankle, most of which are a result of sports. Total costs of treatment and work absenteeism due to ankle injuries are high. The prevention of recurrences can result in large savings on medical costs. A multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline was developed with the aim to prevent further health impairment of patients with acute lateral ankle ligament injuries by giving recommendations with respect to improved diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities...
September 2012: British Journal of Sports Medicine