Abstract:A study applying vibration analysis was conducted on the wrists of children aged between 10 and 15 years old to determine the presence or absence of fracture, following wrist trauma. Without radiographs it is not possible for a doctor to confirm whether trauma has resulted in a sprain or a fracture. The current waiting time for patients to see a doctor is set at 4 hours by the National Health Service of the U.K. This means that many children (who only have a sprain) are exposed to unnecessary radiation and the… Show more
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