Background: Missing radiographs in fracture clinics may compromise fracture management and lead to inappropriate use of clerical resources.
Methods: We prospectively compared the number of missing radiographs in two hospitals over a period of two months. In hospital A the radiographs were retained and in hospital B they were entrusted to the patients.
Results: At the completion of the study, entrusting patients with their radiographs resulted in statistically less radiographs missing from the clinic.
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