Open AccessFifth metatarsal fractures in skeletally immature patients do not need routine orthopedic surgeon assessment and follow-up
Author(s) -
Danielle Meschino,
John Adamich,
Éliane Rioux Trottier,
Mark Camp
Publication year - 2020
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/pxaa124
Subject(s) - medicine , nonunion , orthopedic surgery , retrospective cohort study , surgery , radiography , radiological weapon , complication
The aim of this study was to determine the rate of delayed or nonunion of fifth metatarsal fractures in skeletally immature patients. Using this information, we sought to develop an evidence-based clinical care pathway in order to mitigate unnecessary patient radiation exposure, costs to families, and costs to the health system.