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Robert Jones Bandage Versus Cast in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture in Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating cast and Robert Jones Bandage for Fracture Distal Radius and Children, Only. Completed, enrolled 148 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Aim and objectives This study aimed to treat fractures of the distal end of the radius in the children with Robert Jones (RJ) bandage in comparison with a cast. The objective was to compare the frequency of occurrence of the complications, child comfortability, and family satisfaction with this treatment modality.
Study Details
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Interventions
Application of a short arm cast from just below the elbow to the finger's knuckles. The cast was from a Plaster of Paris bandage over a cotton pad. The participants who received this treatment modality were considered group 1 (control group)
Modified RJ bandage (firmly applied two layers of bulky cotton layers alternating with two layers of elastic bandage in the following order: bandage - cotton - bandage - cotton - bandage). It was applied from below the elbow to the finger's knuckles. The participants who received this treatment modality were considered group 2 (trial group).