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Compressive versus noncompressive stockings in the treatment of a lateral ankle sprain
November 2014
Compressive versus noncompressive stockings in the treatment of a lateral ankle sprain
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Compression stockings in ankle sprain: a multicenter randomized study
Am J Emerg Med. 2014 Sep;32(9):1005-10Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
126 patients with a lateral ankle sprain were randomized to receive either compressive or noncompressive (placebo) stockings. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of compressive stockings by evaluating the amount of time for the patient to achieve pain-free, normal walking. The difference in time to normal painless walking was not significantly different between gro...
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