Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 4 , Pages 280-285 , July 1998

Sprained ankle syndrome: Prevalence and analysis of 639 acute injuries

  • Lawrence Fallat, DPM

      Affiliations

    • From Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Oakwood Healthcare System, Dearborn, MI.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Lawrence Fallat, DPM, 20555 Ecorse, Taylor, MI 48180.
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  • Douglas J. Grimm, MS, DPM

      Affiliations

    • From Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Oakwood Healthcare System, Dearborn, MI.
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  • Joseph A. Saracco, DPM

      Affiliations

    • From Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Oakwood Healthcare System, Dearborn, MI.

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doi: 10.1016/S1067-2516(98)80063-X

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 37, Issue 4 , Pages 280-285 , July 1998

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