作者: Captain Brian R Waterman , Major Brett D Owens , Captain Shaunette Davey , Captain Michael A Zacchilli , Lieutenant Colonel Philip J Belmont
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.I.01537
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摘要: Background: Ankle sprain has been studied in athletic cohorts, but little is known of its epidemiology in the general population. A longitudinal, prospective epidemiological database was used to determine the incidence and demographic risk factors for ankle sprains presenting to emergency departments in the United States. It was our hypothesis that ankle sprain is influenced by sex, race, age, and involvement in athletics. Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried for all ankle sprain …