Modified "Providence" Pedi Cast-Sling vs.Cast and Sling

Examining custom made sling vs. off the shelf sling for immobilization following pediatric upper extremity fractures.

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Key information

Conditions

Fractures, Bone Hematologic Diseases Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Immune System Diseases Immunoproliferative Disorders Leukemia Leukemia, Lymphoid Lymphatic Diseases Lymphoproliferative Disorders Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Pediatric ALL Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma Wounds and Injuries

Age range

Up to 18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

patients aged 0-18 years old who were evaluated in the pediatric emergency department (ED) by the orthopaedic resident on call
patients with an upper extremity fracture (wrist, forearm or elbow) that required placement of a long-arm cast.

Exclusion criteria

open fractures
fractures at multiple levels (e.g. wrist AND elbow fracture)
fractures requiring immediate/urgent surgery
patients requiring admission for any reason
bivalved LAC's for any reason

Treatment and study plan

Providence Pedi Cast-Sling

Device

Custom made sling with readily available casting materials

Regular sling

Device

Primary outcomes

Patient satisfaction scores

Time frame: 1 week

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Lifespan

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Patient and Parent Satisfaction With Sling Use After Pediatric Upper Extremity Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: Jun 20, 2017
Registry last updated: Jun 20, 2017

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