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. 2017 Feb 6;6(1):u220211.w7861. doi: 10.1136/bmjquality.u220211.w7861

Table 1.

Simple musculoskeletal injuries that are safe for discharge from the A&E department

Injuries for Direct Discharge for Self Care with Written Advice from Accident and Emergency
Isolated Fifth Metatarsal Undisplaced Fractures
Isolated Fifth Metacarpal Undisplaced Neck Fractures
Peadiatric Greenstick Fractures
Peadiatric Undisplaced Stable Clavicle Fractures
Peadiatric Torus Wrist Fractures
Mallet Fingers
Isolated Undisplaced Radial Head Fractures
Elbow ‘fat pad positive’ Injuries