Bone Fractures
Conditions
Keywords
Fracture, Supracondylar, Pediatric, Orthopedic
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
PROCEDUREAbove Elbow Cast
PROCEDURELong Arm Splint
Sponsors
University of British Columbia
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Baumann's Angle | 6 Months | Baumann's angle of the injured elbow will be measured 6 months following the injury |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Humero-Capitellar Angle | 6 Months | Humero-Capitellar Angle will be measured 6 Months following the injury |
| Functional Outcome Questionnaire | 6 Months | All participants will complete the Activity Scale for Kids-P 6 months following the injury |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed