Conversion to below-elbow cast after 3 weeks is safe for diaphyseal both-bone forearm fractures in children A multicenter randomized controlled trial involving 127 children

摘要

Background It is unclear whether it is safe to convert above-elbow cast (AEC) to below-elbow cast (BEC) in a child who has sustained a displaced diaphyseal both-bone forearm fracture that is stable after reduction. In this multicenter study, we wanted to answer the question: does early conversion to BEC cause similar forearm rotation to that after treatment with AEC alone?