Initial Evaluation by a Nonoperative Provider Does Not Delay the Surgical Care of Operative Ankle Fractures in a Walk-in Orthopaedic Clinic
Category: Ankle, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Walk-in and “afterhours” clinics are a common setting in which patients may seek care for musculoskeletal complaints. These clinics may be staffed by orthopaedic surgeons, nonsurgical physicians, advanced practice nurses, or physician assistants. If orth...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-10-01
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Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00174 |