Clinical and cost effectiveness of mechanical support for severe ankle sprains: design of a randomised controlled trial in the emergency department [ISRCTN 37807450]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The optimal management for severe sprains (Grades II and III) of the lateral ligament complex of the ankle is unclear. The aims of this randomised controlled trial are to estimate (1) the clinical effectiveness of three methods of pr...

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Main Authors: Hutton JL, Wilson S, Marsh JL, Clark M, Withers EJ, Nakash RA, Lamb SE, Szczepura A, Dale JR, Cooke MW
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/6/1