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Is Buddy Taping as Effective as Plaster Immobilization for Adults With an Uncomplicated Neck of Fifth Metacarpal Fracture? A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Article
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Annals of Emergency Medicine; July 2019, Vol. 74 Issue: 1 p88-97, 10p
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01960644; 10976760
Abstract
We compare buddy taping with plaster casting for uncomplicated fifth metacarpal (boxer’s) fractures. We hypothesize buddy taping will give superior functional outcomes at 12 weeks, defined as a 10-point difference on the Shortened Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (quickDASH) score.