SCIENCE is a study is trying to improve the treatment of children who have a broken bone in the elbow called an ‘epicondyle fracture’.
Read moreThis study, which is being led by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, will compare the two commonly used treatments in a group of 334 children. .
Read moreYou are free to decide if you want your child to take part
Read moreYour child will either be treated with a cast or splint, or with an operation.
Read moreEach of these routinely used treatments has potential advantages and disadvantages.
Read moreYou and your child can leave the study at any time.
Read moreThe results will be de-identified and available to you online.
Read moreThis study, which is being led by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, will compare the two commonly used treatments in a group of 334 children.
All patients will then be followed up in hospital, and get rehabilitation according to the usual practice of the treating hospital, which will include advice about moving the arm, and may include physiotherapy.
It is important for you to understand why the study is being done, and what it will involve. Please take time to read the information on this website carefully. Discuss it with friends and relatives or health care worker if you wish, the research team is ready to answer any questions you have.
Dan, SCIENCE study doctor