Torus fracture distal radius. Buckle fracture distal radius
Conditions
Interventions
Randomisation into 2 groups:
A. Sling
B. Cast + sling
Sponsors
Spoedeisende Hulp
Eligibility
Age
2 Years to 17 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children 5 to 15 years old with: - A torus fracture of the distal radius
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with: - Greenstick fractures - Torus antebrachii fractures - Children with an additional fracture(s) - Children with a metabolic bone disease - Children with special needs - Language barrier - Children living in another region and therefore are followed-up in another hospital
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Painscore (VAS 1-100): mean score day 1-4 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Painscore (VAS 1-100): mean score first week (day 1-7) and after 2 weeks. - Wrist function with a questionnaire (0-100). The Acitvities Scale for Kids is a validated questionnaire that has been translated [11-12]. The first questionnaire is collected at the ED and concerns the 3 previous days before the EDvisit. Other questionnaires will be collected after 1 and 2 weeks. Every questionnaire concerns the 3 previous days. - Range of motion with goniometer (dorso- and volarflexion of the left and right wrist) - Gripstrength (Power (kg) of the left and right hand) The range of motion and gripstrength will be performed in the ED and after 1 and 2 weeks in the outpatient clinic. Additional variables - Use of pain medication (tablets/day) - Discomfort (itching, too heavy, too tight, too wide, other complaints) - Comfortability of the treatment (5 point scale: very comfortable to very uncomfortable) - Satisfaction of the treatment (5 pointscale: very satisfied to very unsatisfied) | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed