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Diagnostic errors in orthopedic surgery: evaluation of resident documentation of neurovascular examinations for orthopedic trauma patients.

February 6, 2013

Tan EW, Ting BL, Jia X, et al. Am J Med Qual. 2013;28(1):60-8.

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None of the 114 trauma patients in this study had a complete neurovascular examination (sensory, motor function, and vascular elements) documented by orthopedic resident physicians. This finding raises concerns regarding careful physical examinations and documentation in such patients.

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