Table 3 Patient consequences of missed fractures
Treatment started after detection of missed fracture | pediatric | adults | overall |
|---|---|---|---|
Surgery | 6 (7.8%) | 21 (9.9%) | 27 (9.3%) |
Immobilization by cast or brace | 38 (49.3%) | 94 (44.3%) | 132 (45.7%) |
No changes apart from outpatient follow up | 29 (37.7%) | 81 (38.2%) | 110 (38.1%) |
Unknown | 4 (5.2%) | 16 (7.6%) | 20 (6.9%) |
77 (100%) | 212 (100%) | 289 (100%) |