A closed-claim analysis of complaints after paediatric antebrachial fractures.

CONCLUSIONS: Two thirds of all complaints were due to normal fracture sequelae; thus, patient anticipation should be accommodated by thorough patient information. Mid-diaphyseal fractures of the forearm are overrepresented among the acknowledged complaints. Casting seems to be preferred to splinting. However, more awareness of these fractures using routinely performed radiographs at the first visit to the emergency room and at follow-up could avoid complaints as well as doctor's delay. FUNDING: none. 
TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant. PMID: 29206097 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Danish Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Tags: Dan Med J Source Type: research