KT Tape for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures
KT Tape Vs Arm Sling for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures
University of Alabama at Birmingham
50 participants
Oct 1, 2020
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Clavicle fractures in children are mostly managed non-operatively since they have an overall high union rate (95%) and a "good" functional outcome following nonoperative treatment. However, the downside of such a conservative approach is that patients have to live with pain and disability until the fracture heals. To minimize this, fractures are usually immobilized with a sling. There have been no studies looking at clavicle fractures treated with kinesiology (elastic) tape. No adverse effects (skin irritation, redness, etc.) are observed with the application of this tape. Elastic tape has previously been examined regarding muscular advantages rather than for healing fractures. Since this tape should immobilize fractures better than a sling, patients should experience less pain and disability associated with their fracture.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Clavicle Fracture
- Injury date within 1 week of presentation
Exclusion Criteria2
- Underlying neuromuscular disorder (eg osteogenesis imperfecta)
- Inability or unwillingness to report pain score until healing
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Interventions
in addition to an arm sling, KT Tape will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.
An arm sling will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.
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NCT04161534