Prognostic factors and the value of radiographic osteoarthritis for persistent complaints after referral for ankle radiography.

Background: Ankle symptoms are a common reason to consult the general practitioner and often persist for years. In a population referred for ankle radiography, the prevalence of radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) is substantial, but its additional predictive value for persistent symptoms is unknown. Therefore, we examined the prognosis of symptoms 2-3 years after referral for ankle radiography, assessed clinical prognostic factors, and the additional predictive value of radiographic OA for persistent ankle complaints.

E-health intervention for preventing recurrent ankle sprains: a randomised controlled trial in general practice.

Background: Ankle sprains are frequent injuries in general practice. However, no effective treatment is available yet.

Aim: To examine the effectiveness of an unsupervised e-health-supported neuromuscular training programme in combination with usual care compared with usual care alone in patients with acute lateral ankle sprains in general practice.

Is radiographic osteoarthritis associated with pain and disability of the ankle?

Objective: Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is relatively understudied. It often affects younger people compared to OA in other joints. Evidence on the association between radiographic OA and ankle symptoms remains contradicting.

Prevalence of radiographic ankle osteoarthritis in different subgroups of patients referred for ankle radiography.

Background: Ankle osteoarthritis(OA) has detrimental effects on physical health and has a relatively early disease onset compared to OA in other joints. However, the prevalence of radiographic ankle OA in different subgroups of patients referred for ankle radiography remains unknown. Therefore, we aimed to determine the prevalence of radiographic talocrural, subtalar and talonavicular OA(Kellgren-Lawrence scale ≥2) in a population referred for ankle radiography.

Incidence and prediction of ankle injury risk: a prospective cohort study on 91 contemporary preprofessional dancers.

Objectives: This study examines the incidence of ankle injuries and identifies ankle injury risk among contemporary preprofessional dancers.

Methods: A total of 91 first-year contemporary preprofessional dancers were prospectively followed during one academic year. Self-reported ankle injuries, assessed with the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre questionnaire, were categorised as all complaint ankle injuries, substantial ankle injuries or time-loss ankle injuries.