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Early Conversion to Below-Elbow Cast for Both-Bones Forearm Fractures in Children Improves Rotation
May 2024
Early Conversion to Below-Elbow Cast for Both-Bones Forearm Fractures in Children Improves Rotation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Improved forearm rotation even after early conversion to below-elbow cast for non-reduced diaphyseal both-bones forearm fractures in children: a secondary 7.5-year follow up of a randomized trial.
Acta Orthop . 2023 Oct 6:94:493-498.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Forty-seven children with non-reduced diaphyseal both-bones forearm fractures were randomized to receive either above-elbow cast (AEC) (n=23) or early conversion to below-elbow cast (BEC) (n=24). The primary outcome of interest was the limitation of forearm rotation. Secondary outcomes of interest included loss of flexion and extension of the elbow and wrist, patient-reported outcomes measures, gr...
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