Follow up of Patients After a Visit to Tourcoing Emergency Department for an Ankle Sprain

Follow up of Patients After a Visit to Tourcoing Emergency Department for an Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain is very common. In France, its daily incidence is estimated at 6000. It often causes pain, a temporary period of disability and can results in recurrence and chronic ankle instability. Therefore, an early management and follow up treatment is necessary. Now, functional treatment is clinically the treatment strategy of choice for ankle sprain. It is based on rest, ice, compression, elevation and can use a functional support (like an ankle brace). To evaluate gravity and improve management, a clinical assessment delayed between 4 and 5 days post injury is necessary.

Inclusion Criteria:

Consulted for ankle trauma as primary reason Agreeing to participate in the telephone survey 6 weeks after trauma Affiliation in a social security scheme

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients deprived of liberty Patients with an unbalanced psychiatric disease If consultation delayed 48 hours due to trauma Patients with fracture Patients with Chopart or Lisfranc injury Pregnant women People who do not speak French