Greenstick fracture healing in children's forearms
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how greenstick fractures (a common type of incomplete break) in children's lower arm bones heal while wearing a brace or splint. It helps doctors understand what treatment works best for these small-angle breaks.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a greenstick fracture (a partial break where the bone bends) in the lower part of the forearm.
- Your child's arm is in a brace or splint to keep it from moving.
- The fracture angle is 15 degrees or less (a small bend).
- Your child does not have any other type of broken bone, weak bones (osteoporosis), or a nerve or brain disease.
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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