Pediatric emergency care
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Pediatric emergency care · Feb 2022
Meta AnalysisManagement of Toddler's Fracture: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
In studies that included children diagnosed with toddler's fractures (TFs), we determined the fracture-related adverse outcomes in those treated with immobilization versus no immobilization. Furthermore, we compared health services utilization between these 2 immobilization strategies. ⋯ In children with TF, this study suggests that no immobilization may be a safe alternative to immobilization for this minor fracture; however, high-quality evidence is needed to optimally inform clinical decision making. Future work should include validated measures of patient recovery, pain, and caregiver perspectives when comparing treatment strategies for this injury.