Abstract
Boxer's fractures are commonly seen in emergency departments (EDs) but how these injuries are managed varies widely. This article reports on the results of a literature review of management strategies and the development of a boxer's fracture care pathway in a London ED.
MeSH terms
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Boxing / injuries*
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Critical Pathways
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Exercise Therapy / methods
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Fracture Fixation / methods
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Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
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Fractures, Bone / rehabilitation
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Fractures, Bone / therapy*
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Humans
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Immobilization / methods
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Metacarpal Bones / injuries*
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Radiography