Collar and cuff is better than plaster in the treatmant of traumatic elbow effusions with no fracture on the initial X-ray
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Report By: John Cronin - Emergency Department SHO
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Search checked by John Cronin, Iomhar O'Sullivan -
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Institution: Mercy University Hospital, Cork
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Date Submitted: 27th September 2006
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Last Modified: 13th October 2006
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Status: Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [an adult patient with no fracture but a positive fat pad sign following trauma to the elbow] is [ a collar-and-cuff better than plaster] at [achieving full pain-free range of movement]?