Toddler Tibia Fracture

Authors

Children's Mercy Kansas City

Files

Publication Date

5-2022

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Disclaimer

These guidelines 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 guidelines for each. Accordingly, these guidelines should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.

Objective of the Care Process Model

Standardize the care of toddler tibia fractures using Controlled Ankle Motion (CAM) boots and reduce the number of heel ulcers

Target Users

Emergency Department Clinicians; Urgent Care Clinicians; Orthopedic Clinic Clinicians; Pediatricians

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Children's Mercy Kansas City, "Toddler Tibia Fracture" (2022). Clinical Pathways.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/care_models/57