Key Points
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This guideline is specific to the Trust for managing fracture and dislocation cases in the Emergency Department.
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We regularly monitor its effectiveness to ensure the best patient care, and our medical teams are continually trained to maintain high-quality outcomes.
| Version: | 2.0 |
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| Date Issued: | 24 February 2025 |
| Review Date: | February 2028 |
| Key words: | Fracture, dislocation, trauma, plastics |
This is a controlled document. If you are using a printed copy, check it against the guidelines site to ensure you are using the latest edition. Print copies must be destroyed after use.
Abbreviations
| AEB | Above Elbow Backslab |
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| BEB | Below Elbow Backslab |
| BKB | Below Knee Backslab |
| BOAST | British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma |
| CHIC | Close Hand Injury Clinic |
| PUC | Plastics Urgent Clinic |
| VFC | Virtual Fracture Clinic |