Cases with referral times exceeding those recommended by the Quebec Orthopaedic Association
| DIAGNOSIS | TIME TO ORTHOPEDIC CONSULTATION IN HOURS | RECOMMENDED TIME TO ORTHOPEDIC CONSULTATION IN HOURS* | DIFFERENCE IN HOURS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radial head fracture | ||||
| • Case 1 | 113 | 48 | 65 | |
| • Case 2 | 88 | 48 | 40 | |
| • Case 3 | 139 | 48 | 91 | |
| Calcaneum fracture | ||||
| • Case 1 | 137 | 48 | 89 | |
| • Case 2 | 62 | 48 | 14 | |
| Midfoot dislocation | 73 | 6 | 67 | |
| Ankle fracture-dislocation | 67 | 24 | 43 | |
| Femoral condyle fracture | 309 | 48 | 261 | |
| Open distal radius fracture | 24 | 6 | 18 | |
| Open metacarpal fracture | 73 | 6 | 67 | |
| Carpal dislocation | 19 | 6 | 13 | |
| Scaphoid fracture | 541 | 168 | 373 | |
| Displaced distal radius fracture | 67 | 48 | 19 | |
| Clavicular fracture and skin tenting | 307 | 168 | 139 | |
| Proximal humerus fracture-dislocation | 477 | 48 | 429 | |