Clavicle fractures in children are mostly managed non-operatively since they have an overall high union rate (95%) and a "good" functional outcome following nonoperative treatment. However, the downside of such a conservative approach is that patients have to live with pain and disability until the fracture heals. To minimize this, fractures are usually immobilized with a sling. There have been no studies looking at clavicle fractures treated with kinesiology (elastic) tape. No adverse effects (skin irritation, redness, etc.) are observed with the application of this tape. Elastic tape has previously been examined regarding muscular advantages rather than for healing fractures. Since this tape should immobilize fractures better than a sling, patients should experience less pain and disability associated with their fracture.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
in addition to an arm sling, KT Tape will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.
An arm sling will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
RECRUITINGChange in Pain Score
Participants will rate their pain on a scale from 1 to 10
Time frame: Twice daily for 3 weeks, and one additional time 6 weeks after the initial injnury
Change in Answers to DASH Questionnaire
Participants will complete the DASH questionnaire to assess disability they might be experiencing due to their fracture.
Time frame: Once weekly for 3 weeks, followed by one additional time 6 weeks after the initial injury.
Change in Analgesic Use
Participants will provide the need for taking analgesics (name, dose, and frequency).
Time frame: Once daily for 3 weeks, and one additional time 6 weeks after the initial injnury
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