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Trampoline Injuries: One giant leap can lead to one small step. Reviewing proximal tibial metaphyseal fractures.
Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-027
Trampoline-related injuries in children are a common cause for presentation to the Emergency Department, and their incidence is increasing. Injuries to the lower limb are the most common. Transverse fractures of the proximal tibial metaphysis are a well-described classic fracture. These fractures may be subtle, only diagnosed at the time of follow up x rays. When reviewed at Radiology Quality Assurance meetings, these missed fractures were perceptible on the original imaging. We sought to examine the characteristics of fractures that were missed, and elucidate measures that could improve diagnostic accuracy. Read More
Authors: Mceniery Jane
Keywords: Trauma, Trampoline, Fracture, Quality Assurance, Emergency