Introducing a Virtual Fracture Clinic Increases Efficiency and Reduces Costs in Torus Fracture Management

Torus fractures of the distal radius are both a common pediatric forearm fracture and a common source of referral to orthopedic departments. Management of these injuries has moved away from traditional casting methods to using splints and softcasts. With the recent introduction of a virtual fracture...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Pediatric quality & safety 2019-11, Vol.4 (6), p.e202-e202
Main Authors: Seewoonarain, Sheena, Babu, Satish, Sangoi, Dhrumin, Avasthi, Adhish, Ricketts, David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Individual QI Projects from Single Institutions
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Torus fractures of the distal radius are both a common pediatric forearm fracture and a common source of referral to orthopedic departments. Management of these injuries has moved away from traditional casting methods to using splints and softcasts. With the recent introduction of a virtual fracture clinic (VFC), we sought to improve our compliance with guidelines while ensuring all patients undergo review in the clinic. We audited the management of patients before and after the introduction of the VFC with new management protocols for torus fracture patients. There was a 51% decrease in patients managed using plaster of Paris with 5% treated with a softcast and 59% using a splint. Using the VFC can improve the management of patients with torus fractures and provide a cost-saving and a more positive experience for patients.
ISSN:2472-0054
2472-0054
DOI:10.1097/pq9.0000000000000202