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Cost-effectiveness analysis of soft bandage and immediate discharge versus rigid immobilization in children with distal radius torus fractures.

Daniel C PerryMelina DritsakiJuul AchtenDuncan AppelbeRuth KnightJames WidnallDamian RolandShrouk MessahelMatthew L CostaJames M Masonnull null
Published in: The bone & joint journal (2024)
In addition to the known clinical equivalence, this study found that the offer of a bandage reduced cost compared with rigid immobilization among children with a torus fracture of the distal radius. While the cost saving was small for each patient, the high frequency of these injuries indicates a significant saving across the healthcare system.
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