Reducing Exposure to X-Ray in Patients With Conservatively Managed Distal Radius Fractures: A Closed-Loop Pilot Audit.

Introduction British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma (BOAST) guidelines state that a radiograph of the wrist at the time of removal of immobilisation is not required in conservatively managed distal radius fracture (DRF) patients unless there is clinical cause for concern. The aim of this pilot audit was to investigate local compliance with these guidelines. Materials and methods The first cycle of a retrospective audit was performed on conservatively managed DRF patients presenting between August and October 2021.