The Costs of Interfacility Transfers for Nonurgent Pediatric Supracondylar Fractures

Conclusion: Patients with isolated Gartland type II supracondylar humerus fractures that are transferred emergently via ambulance are subjected to a significantly greater financial burden with no demonstrable improvement in the quality of their care, since prior research has shown these injuries can safely be treated on an outpatient basis. Potential options to help limit costs could include greater provider education, telemedicine and improved coordination of care. Level of Evidence: Level III (retrospective comparative study).
Source: Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Trauma Source Type: research