Publications by authors named "Dorien A Salentijn"
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- * Data were compared from two periods: pre-VFC (2018) with 101 patients and post-VFC (2022) with 113 patients, showing a decrease in average wait time from 8.9 days to 7.6 days.
- * Additionally, the percentage of surgeries delayed beyond 14 days dropped from 7% to 5%, indicating improved surgical planning and efficiency after VFC implementation.
Although widely used in follow-up treatment protocols, the added value of routine radiographs to clinical decision-making in nonoperative treatment of patients with metatarsal fractures is unclear. This retrospective cohort study aimed to determine whether routine follow-up radiographs contributed to changes in treatment strategies in nonoperative treatment of patients with a metatarsal fracture. Adult (aged ≥ 18 years) patients who received nonoperative follow-up treatment for a metatarsal fracture between May first, 2020 and May second, 2022 were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical outcome of patients treated with a functional Lucerne Cast (LuCa) for different types of hand fractures. Static casting has traditionally been the preferred treatment for hand fractures. However, functional casting may lead to good functional outcomes, less stiffness, and earlier return to work.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Guidelines concerning outpatient management of patients during the coronavirus pandemic required minimized face-to-face follow-up and increased remote care. In response, we established a virtual fracture clinic (VFC) review for emergency department (ED) patients with musculoskeletal injuries, meaning patients are reviewed 'virtually' the next workday by a multidisciplinary team, instead of routine referral for face-to-face fracture clinic review. Patients wait at home and are contacted afterwards to discuss treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate the safety of implementing the Amsterdam Wrist Rules (AWR) during Emergency Department (ED) nurse triage, and to assess the potential reduction of radiographic images.
Design: Prospective cohort study METHODS: Based on patient characteristics and clinical variables the AWR-application advised triage nurses if radiographic imaging was necessary of patients (>3 years) presenting with trauma of the wrist. The triage nurse was allowed to perform radiographic imaging if the advice was negative.