Splinting Versus Casting for Type I Supracondylar Fractures

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

48 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2013-08-31

Study Completion Date

2017-06-30

Brief Summary

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Elbow fractures are very common in young children. Type I supracondylar fractures are stable fractures to the elbow that are treated conservatively across the world and typically heal very well without complications. There are several treatment options, including an above elbow cast or long arm splint. This study aims to determine if one treatment is no worse than the other in order to standardize the treatment of these fractures at our institution. The investigators hope to save families from extra hospital visits and reduce the amount of x-rays required for treatment of these fractures.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Bone Fractures

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Above Elbow Cast + Collar/cuff

Participants randomized to this group will be treated with an Above Elbow Cast \& collar/cuff for 3 weeks

Above Elbow Cast

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Long Arms Splint + Collar/Cuff

Participants randomized to this group will be treated with a long arm splint \& collar/cuff for 3 weeks

Long Arm Splint

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Interventions

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Above Elbow Cast

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Long Arm Splint

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Ages 3-12
* Type 1 supracondylar fracture

Exclusion Criteria

* A type 2 or 3 supracondylar fracture
* Neurovascular compromise associated with the fracture
* Previous diagnosis with a metabolic or structural bone disease
* Other fractures to ipsilateral upper extremity
* History of injury to affected elbow

Minimum Eligible Age

3 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

12 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No