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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 99-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 4 - 4
1 Jun 2017
Beattie N Bugler K Roberts S Murray A Baird E
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Purpose. To assess outcomes of manipulating upper extremity fractures with conscious sedation compared with formal reduction and casting in theatre under general anaesthesia and image intensifier control. Method. Prospective six month period all patients presenting to the Emergency Department with a both bone forearm or distal radial fracture that was deemed suitable for closed reduction and casting where included in the study. All fractures deemed to require instrumentation were excluded. Results. We identified 56 fractures, 13 of the distal radius and 43 both bone forearm. 22 where treated in theatre with 34 treated in ED. Age range 2–14 years. We had 1 re fracture in the ED group and 1 re fracture in the theatre group. All fractures united within acceptable limits. We had no re operations in either group. No complications from the procedural sedation or anaesthesia. Mean time to treatment in theatre group was 18 hours Vs 3 hours in the ED group (P< 0.05). Conclusion. The use of procedural sedation, closed reduction and casting has no adverse effects on union, malunion, reoperation or anaesthetic complications. It is however significantly quicker, significantly lower in cost when compared with admission and treatment in theatre and has less negative psychological impact on the child. We recommend treatment in Emergency Department for all fractures of the forearm and distal radius that can be managed by closed reduction and casting in children who are safe to undergo procedural sedation


Bone & Joint Open
Vol. 5, Issue 4 | Pages 324 - 334
19 Apr 2024
Phelps EE Tutton E Costa ML Achten J Gibson P Perry DC

Aims

The aim of this study was to explore clinicians’ experience of a paediatric randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing surgical reduction with non-surgical casting for displaced distal radius fractures.

Methods

Overall, 22 staff from 15 hospitals who participated in the RCT took part in an interview. Interviews were informed by phenomenology and analyzed using thematic analysis.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 102-B, Issue 10 | Pages 1405 - 1411
3 Oct 2020
Martynov I Klink T Slowik V Stich R Zimmermann P Engel C Lacher M Boehm R

Aims

This exploratory randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to determine the splint-related outcomes when using the novel biodegradable wood-composite splint (Woodcast) compared to standard synthetic fibreglass (Dynacast) for the immobilization of undisplaced upper limb fractures in children.

Methods

An exploratory RCT was performed at a tertiary paediatric referral hospital between 1 June 2018 and 30 September 2019. The intention-to-treat population consisted of 170 patients (mean age 8.42 years (SD 3.42); Woodcast (WCG), n = 84, 57 male (67.9%); Dynacast (DNG), n = 86, 58 male (67.4%)). Patients with undisplaced upper limb fractures were randomly assigned to WCG or DNG treatment groups. Primary outcome was the stress stability of the splint material, defined as absence of any deformations or fractures within the splint during study period. Secondary outcomes included patient satisfaction and medical staff opinion. Additionally, biomechanical and chemical analysis of the splint samples was carried out.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 100-B, Issue 5 | Pages 680 - 684
1 May 2018
Perry DC Wright JG Cooke S Roposch A Gaston MS Nicolaou N Theologis T

Aims

High-quality clinical research in children’s orthopaedic surgery has lagged behind other surgical subspecialties. This study used a consensus-based approach to identify research priorities for clinical trials in children’s orthopaedics.

Methods

A modified Delphi technique was used, which involved an initial scoping survey, a two-round Delphi process and an expert panel formed of members of the British Society of Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery. The survey was conducted amongst orthopaedic surgeons treating children in the United Kingdom and Ireland.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 98-B, Issue 1 | Pages 131 - 136
1 Jan 2016
Kurien T Price KR Pearson RG Dieppe C Hunter JB

A retrospective study was performed in 100 children aged between two and 16 years, with a dorsally angulated stable fracture of the distal radius or forearm, who were treated with manipulation in the emergency department (ED) using intranasal diamorphine and 50% oxygen and nitrous oxide. Pre- and post-manipulation radiographs, the final radiographs and the clinical notes were reviewed. A successful reduction was achieved in 90 fractures (90%) and only three children (3%) required remanipulation and Kirschner wire fixation or internal fixation.

The use of Entonox and intranasal diamorphine is safe and effective for the closed reduction of a stable paediatric fracture of the distal radius and forearm in the ED.

By facilitating discharge on the same day, there is a substantial cost benefit to families and the NHS and we recommend this method.

Take home message: Simple easily reducible fractures of the distal radius and forearm in children can be successfully and safely treated in the ED using this approach, thus avoiding theatre admission and costly hospital stay.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2016;97-B:131–6.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 97-B, Issue 4 | Pages 442 - 448
1 Apr 2015
Kosuge D Barry M

The management of children’s fractures has evolved as a result of better health education, changes in lifestyle, improved implant technology and the changing expectations of society. This review focuses on the changes seen in paediatric fractures, including epidemiology, the increasing problems of obesity, the mechanisms of injury, non-accidental injuries and litigation. We also examine the changes in the management of fractures at three specific sites: the supracondylar humerus, femoral shaft and forearm. There has been an increasing trend towards surgical stabilisation of these fractures. The reasons for this are multifactorial, including societal expectations of a perfect result and reduced hospital stay. Reduced hospital stay is beneficial to the social, educational and psychological needs of the child and beneficial to society as a whole, due to reduced costs.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2015; 97-B:442–8.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 95-B, Issue 12 | Pages 1714 - 1720
1 Dec 2013
Hamilton TW Hutchings L Alsousou J Tutton E Hodson E Smith CH Wakefield J Gray B Symonds S Willett K

We investigated whether, in the management of stable paediatric fractures of the forearm, flexible casts that can be removed at home are as clinically effective, cost-effective and acceptable to both patient and parent as management using a cast conventionally removed in hospital. A single-centre randomised controlled trial was performed on 317 children with a mean age of 9.3 years (2 to 16). No significant differences were seen in the change in Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire index score (p = 0.10) or EuroQol 5-Dimensions domain scores between the two groups one week after removal of the cast or the absolute scores at six months. There was a significantly lower overall median treatment cost in the group whose casts were removed at home (£150.88 (sem 1.90) vs £251.62 (sem 2.68); p <  0.001). No difference was seen in satisfaction between the two groups (p = 0.48).

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2013;95-B:1714–20.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 95-B, Issue 4 | Pages 563 - 567
1 Apr 2013
İltar S Alemdaroğlu KB Say F Aydoğan NH

Redisplacement is the most common complication of immobilisation in a cast for the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of the forearm in children. We have previously shown that the three-point index (TPI) can accurately predict redisplacement of fractures of the distal radius. In this prospective study we applied this index to assessment of diaphyseal fractures of the forearm in children and compared it with other cast-related indices that might predict redisplacement. A total of 76 children were included. Their ages, initial displacement, quality of reduction, site and level of the fractures and quality of the casting according to the TPI, Canterbury index and padding index were analysed. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate risk factors for redisplacement. A total of 18 fractures (24%) redisplaced in the cast. A TPI value of > 0.8 was the only significant risk factor for redisplacement (odds ratio 238.5 (95% confidence interval 7.063 to 8054.86); p < 0.001).

The TPI was far superior to other radiological indices, with a sensitivity of 84% and a specificity of 97% in successfully predicting redisplacement. We recommend it for routine use in the management of these fractures in children.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2013;95-B:563–7.