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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 100-B, Issue SUPP_8 | Pages 1 - 1
1 May 2018
Johnson L Messner J Igoe E Harwood P Foster P
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Background

To compare quality of life during treatment in children and adolescents with tibial fracture treated with either a definitive cast or Ilizarov frame.

Methods

A prospective, longitudinal cohort study was undertaken. Patients aged between 5 and 17 years with tibial fractures treated with a cast or Ilizarov frame were recruited. Health-related quality of life was measured during treatment using the Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Results were analysed based on time from injury. Statistical analysis was undertaken using a Kruksal-Wallis test.