[Utilization of physiotherapy services for traumatic disorders of the lower extremity in ambulatory care].

INTRODUCTION

Limited information is available on physiotherapy treatment of lower extremity injuries.

AIM: The purpose of this study included analysis of the utilization of outpatient physiotherapy services in case of injuries of the lower extremity.

METHOD: Data derived from the database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration, Hungary. The number of cases undergoing physiotherapy activities after lower extremity injuries were determined.

RESULTS

In 2009 the average number of cases undergoing physiotherapy activities following lower extremity injuries per 10,000 persons were the following: "hip and thigh injuries" 249.75 male cases and 443.7 female cases; "knee and leg injuries" 927.64 male cases and 668.25 female cases, and "ankle and foot injuries" 307.58 male cases and 245.75 female cases.

CONCLUSIONS

According to this study, the number of physiotherapy activities for patients with injuries of the lower extremity showed significant differences between genders.