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Limited evidence suggests allowing range of motion in low risk ankle fractures in kids is beneficial
November 2019
Limited evidence suggests allowing range of motion in low risk ankle fractures in kids is beneficial
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Management of ‘low-risk’ ankle fractures in children: a systematic review
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2019;00:1-9. doi 10.1308/rcsann.2019.0027Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
'Low risk' ankle fractures are common among children, and include Salter-Harris Type I fractures, avlusion fractures, and non-displaced fractures. Optimal management of these injuries is unclear. In this study, the authors performed a meta-analysis of four randomized controlled trials. The trials compared various combinations of ankle brace, fibreglass cast, posterior splint, and elastic tubular b...
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