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Foot and ankle fractures in the industrial setting
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224-2780, USA. ebulson@jhmi.edu
Foot and Ankle Clinics
|December 5, 2002
Abstract:
Fractures of the ankle and foot are common in the worker. Proper initial assessment and treatment can result in a functional recovery that is prompt and complete in many cases. Many fractures, however, have a poor long-term prognosis and prolonged recovery. Frank initial discussions with the patient and case manager can help the system better manage the patient's future.