Table 1

Table of nurse requested radiographs judged appropriate and inappropriate

RadiographNumber of appropriate investigations requestedNumber of inappropriate investigations requested
Clavicle3
Acromio-clavicular joint11
Shoulder171
Humerus1
Elbow81
Radius and ulna7
Wrist491
Scaphoid6
Hand28
Thumb13
Finger31
Knee8
Tibia and fibula4
Ankle51
Calcaneum3
Foot344
Toe13
Foreign body24
Totals28911