Treating displaced elbow fractures in children
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares different treatments for a specific type of elbow fracture in children. It aims to find the best way to fix the broken bone when it has moved out of place by at least 2 millimeters.
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Who can take part
- Your child is younger than 16 years old.
- The elbow fracture is displaced (the bone pieces have moved apart by 2 mm or more).
- The broken bone piece is not stuck inside the elbow joint.
- The injury happened less than 7 days ago.
- The ulnar nerve (the nerve that runs along the inside of the elbow) is working normally.
- There is no other broken bone in the same arm that needs surgery.
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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