Table 2.

Conservative treatment protocol.

Timepoint	Immobilization technique	Follow-up plain radiography	Physical therapy
Initial	Coaptation slab 90° elbow flexion and arm sling	May need to evaluate the reduction and position of the slab	-Allow elbow F/E -Shoulder abduction not allowed
1–2 weeks	Functional bracing and arm sling Continuously adjust the fitness of brace	X-ray immediately after bracing	-Active elbow F/E -Gradual passive shoulder flexion
6 weeks		X-ray at 6 weeks. If any of the following conditions are found, convert to surgery. 1)No radiographic sign of union or clinical union 2)Does not match the acceptable alignment 3)Increased fracture gap	-Active shoulder F/E and abduction

Abbreviations: F/E; flexion/extension.