Misdiagnosed foot, ankle injuries may result in arthritis, chronic pain and disability
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 10:02
in Health & Medicine
Front-line physicians are advised to err on the side of caution and opt for additional imaging and second opinions when diagnosing six common foot and ankle injuries. A new study by orthopedic surgeons finds misdiagnosis often results in poor long-term patient outcomes, including arthritis and disability.