The aim is to analyze trends, costs, and predictors associated with high-expense claims for ankle sprains in the workers' compensation system.
Conducted a 9-year analysis of workers' compensation claims related to ankle sprains.
Identified trends in costs associated with these claims.
Evaluated predictors such as litigation, comorbidities, and injury complications.
Ankle sprains represent a significant burden in workers' compensation cases.
Litigation and certain health conditions significantly increase treatment costs.
Injury complications are major factors contributing to higher expenses.
Abstract
Ankle sprains impose a substantial and underrecognized WC burden among ankle injuries. Litigation, some comorbidities, and injury complications are key predictors of high-cost outcomes.