TY - JOUR T1 - Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: an evidence-based clinical guideline JF - British Journal of Sports Medicine JO - Br J Sports Med SP - 854 LP - 860 DO - 10.1136/bjsports-2011-090490 VL - 46 IS - 12 AU - Gino M Kerkhoffs AU - Michel van den Bekerom AU - Leon A M Elders AU - Peter A van Beek AU - Wim A M Hullegie AU - Guus M F M Bloemers AU - Elly M de Heus AU - Masja C M Loogman AU - Kitty C J G M Rosenbrand AU - Ton Kuipers AU - J W A P Hoogstraten AU - Rienk Dekker AU - Henk-Jan ten Duis AU - C Niek van Dijk AU - Maurits W van Tulder AU - Philip J van der Wees AU - Rob A de Bie Y1 - 2012/09/01 UR - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/46/12/854.abstract N2 - Ankle injuries are a huge medical and socioeconomic problem. Many people have a traumatic injury of the ankle, most of which are a result of sports. Total costs of treatment and work absenteeism due to ankle injuries are high. The prevention of recurrences can result in large savings on medical costs. A multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline was developed with the aim to prevent further health impairment of patients with acute lateral ankle ligament injuries by giving recommendations with respect to improved diagnostic and therapeutic opportunities. The recommendations are based on evidence from published scientific research, which was extensively discussed by the guideline committee. This clinical guideline is helpful for healthcare providers who are involved in the management of patients with ankle injuries. ER -