Foot and ankle surgery in Australia: a descriptive analysis of the Medicare Benefits Schedule database, 1997–2006

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Foot and ankle problems are highly prevalent in the general community and a substantial proportion of people seek surgical treatment to alleviate foot pain and deformity. However, the epidemiology of foot and ankle surgery has not be...

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Main Authors: Menz Hylton B, Gilheany Mark F, Landorf Karl B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Online Access:http://www.jfootankleres.com/content/1/1/10