Casting or flexible rods for broken pediatric forearms
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat certain forearm bone breaks in children: a cast versus flexible metal rods inside the bone. It aims to see which method works better for healing and hand/arm function.
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Who can take part
- You are a child age 7 to 12 years
- Your growth plate at the end of the radius (thumb-side forearm bone) is still open
- You have a break in both forearm bones (radius and ulna) in the middle/shaft area
- Your fracture is bent/angled more than 10 degrees
- You can be included even if there is less than 10 mm of bone shortening
- This is not a fracture on both arms at the same time
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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