Study of treatment methods for undisplaced supracondylar humeral (elbow) fractures in children.
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Acute isolated Gartland Type 1 supracondylar humeral fracture confirmed on xray.Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disordersInjuries and Accidents - Fractures
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12612000480886
- Lead Sponsor
- Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 180
Inclusion Criteria
Children presenting to PMH ED aged between 3 and less than 9 years diagnosed with an acute isolated Gartland Type 1 supracondylar humeral fracture confirmed on xray.
Exclusion Criteria
Children aged less than 3 years and 9 years or older
Supracondylar humeral fractures other than Gartland Type 1 and those which are not isolated fractures
Injury sustained more than 3 days ago (ie: not acute)
Neurovascular compromise
Open fractures
Multiple trauma patients
Head injury resulting in impaired judgement
No parent or legal guardian present who can give informed written consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method