TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Foot and ankle injuries in motor vehicle accidents
JO  - Foot and ankle international
A1  - Wilson, L. S.
A1  - Mizel, M. S.
A1  - Michelson, J. D.
SP  - 649
EP  - 652
VL  - 22
IS  - 8
N2  - 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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SN  - 1071-1007
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -