@article{ref1,
title="Foot and ankle injuries in motor vehicle accidents",
journal="Foot and ankle international",
year="2001",
author="Wilson, L. S. and Mizel, M. S. and Michelson, J. D.",
volume="22",
number="8",
pages="649-652",
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.",
language="",
issn="1071-1007",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}