Are radiographs overutilized in pediatric orthopaedic emergency room care?

• Main Authors: Brian C. Lynch, MD (Author), Stephen Bowen, MD (Author), Gloria Coden, MD (Author), Daniel Botros, MD (Author), David Komatsu, PhD (Author), Wesley Carrion, MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

ABSTRACT: Background: It is estimated that $12.8 billion to $28.6 billion is wasted annually on unnecessary imaging studies and treatment in the United States. This is especially important to the pediatric population, which is unable to make decisions for themselves and vulnerable to radiation expos...