Assessment and management of foot and ankle fractures.
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.
Larsen
Dorthe
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A&E Department, Bromley Hospital, Kent. dorthe.larsen@bromleyhospitals.nhs.uk
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D015984:Causality; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination; D013165:Splints