Splint as effective as a cast in children with minimally angulated distal radius fractures .
Cast versus splint in children with minimally angulated fractures of the distal radius: a randomized controlled trial
CMAJ. 2010 Oct 5;182(14):1507-1296 children with a minimally angulated greenstick or transverse fracture of the wrist were randomized to receive either a wrist splint or a short arm cast for 4 weeks. The children were assessed for physical function at 6 weeks and degree of angulation at 4 weeks. Range of motion, grip strength, and complications were also noted. The two groups were not found to have significant differences for any of the outcome measures.
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