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Abstract
Ultrasound is commonly used in association with other forms of treatment in the management
of sprains of the lateral ligament of the ankle. Despite its widespread use there
is little scientific evidence to support its role in the management of sprained ankles.
We have conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial to compare the results
of physiotherapy for sprains of the lateral ligament of the ankle without the use
of ultrasound with physiotherapy which included ultrasound. The results in the 154
patients who entered the trial demonstrate that there was no significant difference
between the results achieved by the group treated with ultrasound and by those managed
without.
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Publication history
Accepted:
September 18,
1985
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© 1986 Published by Elsevier Inc.
