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COA: Safety and cost-effectiveness of foregoing fracture x-rays for 6 weeks after fixation
July 2013
COA: Safety and cost-effectiveness of foregoing fracture x-rays for 6 weeks after fixation
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The benefits of a simplified post-operative radiograph protocol for fracture: a pilot RCT
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Synopsis
39 post-fixation fracture patients were randomized to determine the cost effectiveness and safety of foregoing postoperative x-ray screening up to 6 weeks following surgery. This protocol was compared to a group who received screening immediately postoperative and at 2 weeks after surgery. The results demonstrated that the average cost of radiographs per patient was significantly lower in those wh...
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