Open AccessPhysiological referrals for paediatric musculoskeletal complaints: A costly problem that needs to be addressed
Author(s) -
Alberto V. Carli,
Neil Saran,
Jan Kruijt,
Norine Alam,
Reggie C. Hamdy
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1918-1485
pISSN - 1205-7088
DOI - 10.1093/pch/17.9.e93
Subject(s) - medicine , referral , orthopedic surgery , genu valgum , genu varum , physical therapy , pediatrics , family medicine , alternative medicine , surgery , pathology , osteoarthritis
Referrals to paediatric orthopedists for physiologically normal conditions consume limited resources and delay care for patients. The goal of the present study was to formally define such referrals and determine their prevalence.
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