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Assessment and management of foot and ankle fractures
1A&E Department, Bromley Hospital, Kent. dorthe.larsen@bromleyhospitals.nhs.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|November 19, 2002
Abstract:
Injuries to the foot and ankle are common presentations in A&E, and while these are rarely life-threatening, incorrect diagnosis and management can have serious consequences for patients. This article discusses the causes, assessment and treatment of patients with these fractures.