Are radiographs overutilized in pediatric orthopaedic emergency room care?

Are radiographs overutilized in pediatric orthopaedic emergency room care?

ABSTRACT: Background: It is estimated that $12.8 billion to $28.6 billion is wasted annually on unnecessary imaging studies and treatment in the United States. This is especially important to the pediatric population, which is unable to make decisions for themselves and vulnerable to radiation expo...

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Main Authors: Brian C. Lynch, MD, Stephen Bowen, MD, Gloria Coden, MD, Daniel Botros, MD, David Komatsu, PhD, Wesley Carrion, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-05-01
Series:Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
Subjects:
Pediatrics
Fracture
Radiograph
X-ray
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2768276524008514
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