Development and validation of the paediatric elbow trauma (PET) rules as a decision rule for radiography in traumatic elbow injuries: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Traumatic elbow injuries in children occur frequently and are among the most common traumatic injuries seen in the emergency department (ED) and in general practice. The use of a validated decision rule to enhance selective radiography in paediatric patients with possible elbow fractures may reduce unnecessary exposure to radiation in children.

Method and analysis

This study is designed as a multicentre prospective cohort study. An expert panel of orthopaedic elbow surgeons, paediatric orthopaedic surgeons and trauma surgeons will initially determine clinical parameters that provide a possible predictive value for elbow fractures. Four hundred children between the ages of 2 and 17 years visiting the ED with pain following elbow trauma will then be included. The cl

SUBMITTER: Saris TFF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10151907 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature