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Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
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Reducing Rigid Immobilization for Toddler's Fractures: A Quality Improvement Initiative.

Stephanie N Chen¹, Jessica B Holstine², Julie Balch Samora^2,3

¹From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tenn.

Pediatric Quality & Safety

|April 5, 2024

Summary

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This study successfully reduced cast immobilization for toddler's fractures, increasing non-cast treatment to 90%. This improves care and reduces burdens for pediatric orthopedic patients.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedics
Quality Improvement Science

Background:

Toddler's fractures, common in young children, are stable, nondisplaced tibial metaphyseal fractures.
Current treatment often involves cast immobilization, despite inherent stability.
The study aimed to increase non-cast immobilization for these fractures from 45.6% to 75%.

Purpose of the Study:

To implement quality improvement methods to reduce cast immobilization for toddler's fractures.
To increase the proportion of pediatric patients with toddler's fractures treated without casts.
To decrease financial and care burdens for families through optimized treatment.

Main Methods:

Collected baseline data on patient volume and treatment regimens.
Utilized statistical process control charts to track treatment (cast vs. noncast immobilization).
Implemented interventions including physician alignment, data sharing, and updated educational materials.

Main Results:

The percentage of patients treated without cast immobilization increased significantly from 45.6% to 90% (P ≤ 0.001).
Boot immobilization for new patient visits rose from 4.15% to 52% (P ≤ 0.001).
The study exceeded its target of 75% non-cast immobilization.

Conclusions:

Quality improvement initiatives effectively reduced unnecessary cast immobilization for toddler's fractures.
Aligning provider and family expectations is key to successful treatment changes.
Optimized treatment reduces financial and care burdens for families, improving pediatric orthopedic care.