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. 2001 Aug;22(8):649-52.
doi: 10.1177/107110070102200806.

Foot and ankle injuries in motor vehicle accidents

L S Wilson Jr  1 , M S Mizel, J D Michelson
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Foot and ankle injuries in motor vehicle accidents

L S Wilson Jr et al. Foot Ankle Int. 2001 Aug.

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  • Foot Ankle Int 2001 Sep;22(9):705

Abstract

Background: We studied foot and ankle (F/A) injuries that occurred in motor vehicle accidents treated in a Level 1 trauma center.

Methods: The records of F/A injuries of 2248 consecutive orthopedic patients were reviewed to find foot and ankle injuries.

Results: Pilon fractures were common. Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) occupants with F/A injuries had a higher injury Severity Score than those without (17.9 vs. 11.6, p <. 001). MVA F/A injury risk was higher without restraint [relative risk ratio (rrr) 1.68, p <. 0032] than with restraint except for air bagged drivers who were similar to unrestrained drivers (rrr 1.18, p > .05, NS).

Conclusion: Patients with F/A injuries may have serious associated injuries. Air bags may not protect feet.

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