We create a randomized clinical trial between above- and below elbow cast to find out what kind of treatment is optimal for undislocated both-bone distal forearm fractures.
children who arrive at the emergency unit with a undislocated both-bone distal forearm fracture will be asked to join the trial. After informed consent, a randomization between 2 kinds of cast will be done. Outpatient clinic visits till a follow-up of 6 months. During these visits we will investigate: consolidation and dislocation on X-ray, function of both arms, complains in daily living and complications.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
Erasmus Medical Centre location Sophia Children's hospital
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
RECRUITINGHAGA, location Juliana Children's Hospital
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
RECRUITINGpronation and supination
complications, function, esthetics, complains in daily living, X-rays
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