Isolated ulnar shaft fractures. Comparison of treatment by a functional brace and long-arm cast.
In a prospective study, we randomly allocated 39 patients with isolated fractures of the lower two-thirds of the ulnar shaft to treatment either by a prefabricated functional brace or a long-arm cast. Significantly better wrist function and a higher percentage of satisfied patients were found in the braced group. Thirteen patients returned to employment while still wearing the brace but only one was able to work in a cast.
Gebuhr
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hvidovre University Hospital, Denmark.
Hölmich
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Orsnes
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Soelberg
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Krasheninnikoff
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Kjersgaard
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D000367:Age Factors; D001915:Braces / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002370:Casts, Surgical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014945:Wound Healing
D011095:Polyethylenes