Wrist splints in children as effective as casts

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Wrist splints in children as effective as casts

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In children with wrist fractures, a splint is as effective as a cast and provides greater comfort and easier hygiene, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

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Randomized Controlled Trial Finds Wrist Splints In Children As Effective As Casts

medicalnewstoday.com — “In children with wrist fractures, a splint is as effective as a cast and provides greater comfort and easier hygiene, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Randomized Controlled Trial Finds Wrist Splints In Children As Effective As Casts http://mnt.to/3JrW #bones #orthopedics

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Wrist splints in children as effective as casts, study finds

sciencedaily.com — “In children with wrist fractures, a splint is as effective as a cast and provides greater comfort and easier hygiene, a new study finds.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Good to know - sometimes a splint provides good enough stability for some wrist fractures in kids: http://bit.ly/c8WeN4

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