Safely Reducing Unnecessary Radiographs in Suspected Pediatric Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Multidisciplinary Developed Algorithm.

Background: While radiographs are a critical component of diagnosing musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, they are associated with radiation exposure, patient discomfort, and financial costs. Our study initiative was to develop a system to diagnose pediatric MSK injuries efficiently while minimizing unnecessary radiographs.

Methods: This was a quality improvement trial performed prospectively at a single level one trauma center.