SGEM#273: My Buddy (Tape) for Boxer’s Fractures

Studien extrahiert aus dem Podcast von Dr. Ken Milne

• 2019Buddy Taping vs Plaster Immobilization for Uncomplicated Boxer's FractureOtherIn 126 adults with an uncomplicated boxer's fracture, buddy taping gave the same hand function at 12 weeks as plaster cast immobilization.
• 2005Conservative treatment for closed fifth (small finger) metacarpal neck fracturesOtherIn 252 adults with closed fifth metacarpal neck fractures, functional taping or bracing showed no advantage over immobilisation for hand function.
• 2016The Boxer's Fracture: Splint Immobilization Is Not NecessaryOtherIn 215 patients with boxer's fractures, soft wrap without reduction matched or bettered splint immobilisation for motion, strength and satisfaction