Below-elbow cast sufficient for treatment of minimally displaced metaphyseal both-bone fractures of the distal forearm in children: long-term results of a randomized controlled multicenter trial
Background and purpose — We have previously shown that children with minimally displaced metaphyseal both-bone forearm fractures, who were treated with a below-elbow cast (BEC) instead of an above-elbow cast (AEC), experienced more comfort, less interference in daily activities, and similar function...
Main Authors: | Linde Musters, Leon W Diederix, Kasper C Roth, Pim P Edomskis, Gerald A Kraan, Jan H Allema, Max Reijman, Joost W Colaris |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medical Journals Sweden
2021-07-01
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Series: | Acta Orthopaedica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2021.1889106 |
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