Ankle injuries remain the second most common MSK treated injury in emergency departments. Despite the recommendation by governing bodies against the use of opioids, patients continue to be prescribed these narcotics for ankle injuries. This study finds that severity of ankle injury, increasing age, and regional preferences are risk factors associated with higher opioid prescribing practices.
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Vehniah Tjong
Associate Professor
Northwestern University
Hunter Angileri
Medical Student
Northwestern University
Ashwin Madhan
Resident Physician
Northwestern University
Michael Terry
Professor
Northwestern University
Connor Workman
Medical Student
Northwestern University
