Muscle Energy Therapy for Children with Stiff Elbow after Fracture
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a gentle hands-on technique called muscle energy therapy to help children ages 6 to 12 regain elbow movement after a broken arm. It may be a good option if your child's elbow is stiff from a healed fracture and they've been in a cast for at least 4 weeks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- Elbow stiffness came from a healed fracture of the upper arm bone near the elbow or forearm bones.
- Your child's arm was in a cast or splint for at least 4 weeks.
- Your child's orthopedic doctor has referred them to the study.
- Your child's elbow feels stiff but still has some 'give' when you try to move it gently (not rock-hard).
- Your child does not have a torn ligament, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, a bone tumor, previous elbow surgery, or nerve/blood vessel problems.
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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