Common and consequential fractures that should not be missed in children.

Caroline Tougas; Olubusola Brimmo

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Common and consequential fractures that should not be missed in children.

November 30, 2022

Tougas C, Brimmo O. Pediatr Ann. 2022;51(9):e357-e363.

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Diagnostic errors involving pediatric musculoskeletal radiographs can lead to adverse patient safety outcomes. This article discusses contributing factors to missed or delayed diagnosis of pediatric fractures and strategies to improve diagnosis.

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