Can J Emerg Med
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Can J Emerg Med
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Retracted Publication
Assessing Efficacy of Lipid in Unstable, Non-LAST Overdose Patients.
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Tibial fractures are common in children less than 3 years old. The traditional management involves immobilization in an above knee cast for both confirmed (positive x-ray) and presumed (normal x-ray) toddler's fractures. This carries health care implications and causes unnecessary burden for patients and their families. There is a paucity of literature describing the ideal immobilization strategy for this injury. ⋯ Our study is the first to identify nationwide variation in the management of toddler's fractures. This variation highlights the need for future research to compare the different management strategies to determine families' preferences and functional outcomes in children with these injuries.