
Bandage vs. Rigid Immobilization for Torus Fractures of the Wrist in Children

Bandage vs. Rigid Immobilization for Torus Fractures of the Wrist in Children
Immobilisation of torus fractures of the wrist in children (FORCE): a randomised controlled equivalence trial in the UK
Lancet. 2022 Jul 2;400(10345): 39-47.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Nine hundred and sixty-five pediatric patients were randomized to receive either a bandage (n=489) or a splint for rigid immobilization (n=476) for the treatment of distal torus fractures of the wrist. The primary outcome of this trial was pain intensity after 3 days using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. Secondary outcomes included functional recovery measured via the Patient Report Outcom...
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