Short and long-arm fiberglass cast immobilization for displaced distal forearm fractures in children: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to investigate whether short-arm fiberglass cast (SAC) immobilization provides fracture stabilization comparable to that of long-arm cast (LAC) treatment of displaced distal forearm fractures after closed reduction in paediatric patients.

Methods

A prospective, randomized, controlled trial of children aged four to 16 years (mean 9.9 years) was designed with a sample of 120 children, whose size was set a priori, with 60 treated with SAC and 60 with LAC. The primary outcome was fracture stability and rate of loss of reduction. The secondary outcome analysis evaluated duration of analgesic therapy, restriction in activities of daily life, and the duration until patients regained normal range of motion in the elbow.

Results

No statistical

SUBMITTER: Seiler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7892746 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature