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Journal Title: Early MRI versus conventional management in the detection of occult scaphoid fractures: what does it really cost? A rural pilot study
Authors: Kelson, Tamika
Davidson, Robert
Baker, Tim
SWH Author: Kelson, Tamika
Baker, Tim
Keywords: MRI
Occult Scaphoid Fractures
Detection
Rural
Issue Date: 2016
Date Accessioned: 2023-03-17T04:56:59Z
Date Available: 2023-03-17T04:56:59Z
Url: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jmrs.153
Format Startpage: 9-16
Source Volume: 63
Issue Number: 1
DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.153
Abstract: This study compared the cost‐effectiveness and patient impact between acute magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) management and conventional management in the diagnosis of occult scaphoid fractures in a rural setting. MRI dramatically reduces the amount of unnecessary immobilisation, time of treatment and healthcare usage in a rural setting. When potential societal costs, the amount of unnecessary immobilisation, low prevalence of true fractures and patient satisfaction are considered, acute MRI should be the management technique of choice.
URI: https://repository.southwesthealthcare.com.au/swhealthcarejspui/handle/1/3431
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Type: Journal Article
Appears in Collections:SWH Staff Publications



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