QR codes could be a useful addition to casts for children’s fractures, according to a recent peer-reviewed study from orthopedic surgeons at Orange, Calif.-based Children’s Hospital of Orange County.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . John Schlechter, DO, FAAOS, and colleagues placed a laminated, waterproof quick response (QR) code on the cast ...

Because mobile devices are generally security weak points for organizations, QR codes that are designed to ease processes such as image file transfers may leave protected health data vulnerable.