Background Ankle and foot sprains and fractures are prevalent injuries, which may result in
substantial physical and economic consequences for the patient and place a financial …

Background: The quantification of the costs of ankle fractures and their associated
treatments has garnered increased attention in orthopaedics through cost-effectiveness …

BACKGROUND: The study estimated the hospital costs associated with the surgical fixation
of ankle fractures by either open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) or external fixation …

As our healthcare system moves towards bundling payments, it is vital to understand the
potential financial implications associated with treatment of surgical complications …

Background The epidemiology and payer costs for ankle fractures are not well documented.
This study evaluated:(1) the incidence of ankle fracture and ankle surgery following fracture …

Methods: Actual costs for all isolated, surgically treated ankle fractures at a level I trauma
hospital and affiliated outpatient surgery center were determined using a validated episode …

Background: Musculoskeletal diseases affecting the foot and ankle are common and can
result in debilitating pain and chronic disability. The purpose of this study was to estimate the …

Background Injuries sustained to the hand and wrist are common, accounting for 20% of all
emergency presentations. The economic burden of these injuries, comprised of direct …

Background: Ankle fractures are among the most prevalent traumatic orthopaedic injuries. A
large proportion of patients sustaining operative ankle fractures are admitted directly from …

Background Foot and ankle injuries account for a large proportion of Emergency
Department attendance. The aim of this study was to assess population-based trends in …