Martin Keenan discusses the development of a care pathway for emergency treatment of fractured neck of the fifth metacarpal bone
Boxer’s fractures are commonly seen in emergency departments (EDs) but how these injuries are managed varies widely. This article reports on the results of a literature review of management strategies and the development of a boxer’s fracture care pathway in a London ED.
Emergency Nurse. 21, 5, 16-24. doi: 10.7748/en2013.09.21.5.16.e1198
Correspondencemartin.keenan@bartshealth.nhs.uk
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 21 May 2013
Accepted: 21 June 2013
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