Ankle Sprains in the Workers’ Compensation System: Trends, Costs, and Predictors of High-Expense Claims: a 9-year Analysis

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Authors

Xuguang Tao · Johns Hopkins University

Nicholas F. Tsourmas · Johns Hopkins University

Marcos Iglesias · Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy

Nimisha Kalia · General Electric (United States)

Nina Leung · Johns Hopkins University

Judith Green-McKenzie · Johns Hopkins University

Edward J. Bernacki

Abstract

Ankle sprains impose a substantial and underrecognized WC burden among ankle injuries. Litigation, some comorbidities, and injury complications are key predictors of high-cost outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Foot and Ankle Surgery Tendon Structure and Treatment Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Decent work and economic growth

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000003678

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