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Casting Versus Flexible Intramedullary Nailing in Displaced Pediatric Forearm Shaft Fractures
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital
Summary
The forearm is the most common fracture location in children, with an increasing incidence. Displaced forearm shaft fractures have traditionally been treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization. Diaphyseal fractures in children have poor remodeling capacity, and malunion can thus cause permanent cosmetic and functional disability. Internal fixation especially with flexible intramedullary nails has gained increasing popularity, without evidence of a better outcome compared to closed reduction and cast immobilization.
Official title: Casting Versus Flexible Intramedullary Nailing in Displaced Forearm Shaft Fractures in 7 to 12 Years Old Children: A Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2021-05-01
Completion Date
2024-12-31
Last Updated
2024-09-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Flexible intramedullary nail (FIN)
Both bone FIN
Reduction auder general anesthesia and long arm cast
Reduction and cast
Locations (5)
HUS New Childrens Hospital
Helsinki, Finland
Kuopio University Hospital
Kuopio, Finland
Oulu University Hospital
Oulu, Finland
Tampere University Hospital
Tampere, Finland
Turku University Hospital
Turku, Finland