Foot and ankle injuries in motor vehicle accidents

Lynnford S. Wilson; Mark S. Mizel; James D. Michelson

doi:10.1177/107110070102200806

Foot and ankle injuries in motor vehicle accidents

Lynnford S. Wilson, Mark S. Mizel, James D. Michelson

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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. ɫ 2001 by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Inc.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	649-652
Number of pages	4
Journal	Foot and Ankle International
Volume	22
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/107110070102200806
State	Published - Aug 2001
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Air Bag
Ankle Injuries
Foot
Injury Severity Score
Motor Vehicle Accident

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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