Radiological effectiveness and cost analysis of the spica casting method without anesthesia in emergency room conditions for femoral shaft fractures in children under five years old.

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness and cost savings of spica casting without anesthesia for femoral shaft fractures in young children.
• Conducted in an emergency department setting
• Evaluated radiological outcomes of spica casting
• Compared costs to traditional methods requiring anesthesia
• Selected patients suitable for non-anesthetized procedures
• Spica casting without anesthesia yields radiological outcomes similar to those performed in the operating room
• Significant cost savings were observed compared to anesthetized procedures
• The method is deemed safe and effective for the target population

Abstract