Casting in finger trap traction without reduction versus closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation of dorsally displaced, over-riding distal metaphyseal radius fractures in children under 11 years old: a study protocol of a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Distal radius is the most common site of fracture in children, comprising 23%-31% of all paediatric fractures. Approximately one-fifth of these fractures are displaced. Completely displaced distal metaphyseal radius fractures in children have traditionally been treated with closed reduction. Recent evidence suggests that correcting the shortening in over-riding distal metaphyseal radius fractures is not necessary in prepubertal children. To date, no published randomised controlled trial (RCT) has compared treatment of these fractures in children by casting the fracture in bayonet position to reduction and pin fixation.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct an RCT to compare the outcomes of casting the fracture in bayonet position in children under 11 years of age

SUBMITTER: Laaksonen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8160196 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature