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Buckle fractures of the distal radius are safely treated in a soft bandage: a randomized prospective trial of bandage versus plaster cast
West S, Andrews J, Bebbington A, Ennis O, Alderman P
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2005 May-Jun;25(3):322-325
clinical trial
5/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: Yes; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

To show that the treatment of buckle fractures of the distal radius in children in a soft bandage is an effective and safe method of treatment, a randomized prospective trial was undertaken. Patients entered the trial after diagnosis in the accident and emergency department. Allocation to either plaster cast or bandage was random. Bandage patients were seen each week. Plaster cast patients were seen at 4 weeks. Measurements were taken at all visits. Patient questionnaires were completed at the end of treatment. Thirty-nine patients completed the study. Eighteen were allocated to bandage, 21 to plaster cast. Those in bandage showed an excellent range of movement by the first week. Results were highly positive for treatment in bandage, with no reported adverse effects and a highly desirable result for the patient. The authors would suggest a change in treatment policy for such fractures.
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