Buddy taping after reduction of displaced extra-articular phalangeal finger fractures in children: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: In this randomized controlled trial, we assessed the non-inferiority of buddy taping to splinting after reduction of displaced extra-articular proximal and middle phalangeal finger fractures in children. The primary outcome was the rate of secondary fracture displacements; the secondary outcomes were patient comfort, analgesic efficacy and total range of active motion 6 months after injury. Eighty-one patients participated: 43 with taping and 38 with splinting. Secondary displacement occurred in eight patients: five in the splinting group and three in the taping group. Risk difference was below the predefined non-inferiority of 10%. Patient comfort was significantly higher in the taping group, with no group differences for other parameters. Our previous study recommended taping for undispl

SUBMITTER: Weber DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12012284 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature