Injuries to the foot and ankle are common presentations in A&E, and while these are rarely life-threatening, incorrect diagnosis and management can have serious consequences for patients. This article discusses the causes, assessment and treatment of patients with these fractures.
Nursing Standard. 17, 6, 37-46. doi: 10.7748/ns2002.10.17.6.37.c3287
Correspondencedorthe.larsen@bromleyhospitals.nhs.uk
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
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