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Distal Radius Fracture

Clinical Pathways promote evidence based, safe, and high-value care for patients by providing clinical recommendations and standard processes. They are developed by multidisciplinary committees of subject matter experts, informed by methodical review of available evidence and consensus among committee members. 

Clinical Pathways:

Inclusion and exclusion criteria:

  • Inclusion:
    • Pediatric and adolescent with distal radius fracture
    • Open growth physes
  • Exclusion:
    • Closed growth physes
    • Intra-articular fractures
    • Open fractures

Committee members involved in the development:

  • Micah Sinclair, MD | Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Committee Leader
  • Kathryn Keeler, MD | Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Committee Member
  • Heather Barnes, DNP, RN, CPNP, ONC | Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Committee Member
  • James Weihe, MD, FAAP | Department of Orthopedic Surgery | Committee Member

Office of EBP Committee Members:

  • Todd Glenski, MD, MSHA, FASA | Department of Evidence Based Practice | EBP Medical Director
  • Jarrod Dusin, MS, RD, LD, CPHQ | Department of Evidence Based Practice | EBP Program Manager

Publication dates:

  • Finalized date: 2/2023
  • Next expected revision date: 2/2025

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These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.

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