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In this study, the Literacy in Musculoskeletal Problems (LiMP) questionnaire was used to evaluate the prevalence of limited musculoskeletal literacy in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with foot and ankle\u2013related complaints, as these individuals may be at increased risk for inferior outcomes. Methods. In this cross-sectional study, individuals \u226518 years of age presenting with foot and ankle\u2013related complaints to the ED were invited to participate. Participants completed a demographic survey and the LiMP questionnaire, with scores \u22656 indicative of adequate musculoskeletal literacy. The prevalence of adequate health literacy and the influence of demographic parameters was assessed. P values &lt;.05 were considered significant. Results. The mean LiMP score was 5 \u00b1 2.06. Limited musculoskeletal health literacy was seen in 32% of participants (18\/56). Although gender (male), a current or prior employment in a health care field, and having previously seen a physician for a musculoskeletal complaint correlated with higher literacy rates, these values did not reach statistical significance ( P &gt; .05). However, Caucasians and those with higher levels of education (equal to or more than college) were significantly more likely to possess adequate literacy ( P = .008, P = .04, respectively). Conclusions. Approximately one third of patients presenting to the ED with foot and ankle\u2013related complaints have limited musculoskeletal literacy and may lack the necessary skills required for making informed decisions regarding their care. This is concerning and has tremendous socioeconomic implications, as more than 23\u2009000 people per day require medical care for ankle sprains in the United States, with average treatment costs for this injury in the ED setting estimated at $1498. Identification of those most at risk is thus crucial and will facilitate the development of interventions geared toward those most vulnerable.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Levels of Evidence: Prognostic, Level IV study<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1177\/1938640015593078","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2015,6,29]],"date-time":"2015-06-29T21:35:22Z","timestamp":1435613722000},"page":"31-36","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":19,"title":["Musculoskeletal Health Literacy in Patients With Foot and Ankle Injuries"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"9","author":[{"given":"Andrew J.","family":"Rosenbaum","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jason","family":"Tartaglione","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Mostafa","family":"Abousayed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Richard L.","family":"Uhl","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Michael T.","family":"Mulligan","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"suffix":"Jr","given":"Max","family":"Alley","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"John A.","family":"DiPreta","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"179","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2015,6,29]]},"reference":[{"key":"bibr1-1938640015593078","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.2105\/AJPH.87.6.1027"},{"key":"bibr2-1938640015593078","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3122\/jabfm.2008.03.070217"},{"key":"bibr3-1938640015593078","volume-title":"Health Literacy: A Manual for Clinicians","author":"Weiss BD","year":"2003"},{"key":"bibr4-1938640015593078","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.17226\/10883"},{"key":"bibr5-1938640015593078","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.jss.2011.04.036"},{"key":"bibr6-1938640015593078","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1007\/s11999-010-1380-y"},{"key":"bibr7-1938640015593078","unstructured":"Kutner M, Greenberg E, Jin Y, Paulsen C. 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