Informal regionalization of pediatric fracture care in the Greater Toronto Area: a retrospective cross-sectional study

摘要

Background: Operative management of pediatric fractures is an expected competency in the specialty of Orthopedic Surgery. However, specialized pediatric centres may be providing care for increasing numbers of patients with fractures previously treated at community hospitals. The primary objective of this study was to examine trends in presentation of children with fractures to a specialized pediatric centre.