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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Main Authors: Matthew N Fournier MD, Joseph T Cline MD, Adam Seal BS, Richard A Smith PhD, Clayton C Bettin MD, Garnett A Murphy MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-10-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00174