Table II.
Nonoperative treatment details.
| Study (year) | Treatment details |
|---|---|
| Pidhorz et al30 (2013) | Initial BABP plaster cast immobilization and Dujarrier bandage with switch to resin BABP cast at 3-4 weeks. Total immobilization time averaged 7 weeks (range, 15-120 days). |
| Desloges et al10 (2015) | Immobilized at 90 degrees of elbow flexion with neutral forearm rotation for a mean of 5 weeks (range, 3-8 weeks), followed by active range of motion and supervised physiotherapy once radiographic union was achieved. |
| Aitken et al1 (2015) | Initial above-elbow plaster splint with change to a sling at the first outpatient visit (within 14 days of injury) and instruction to perform unsupervised physiotherapy. |
| Batten et al3 (2018) | Initial sling placement for comfort alone with instruction to immediately start supervised physical therapy. |
| Tomori et al35 (2019) | Initial immobilization in a fiberglass cast or splint with removal at 6 weeks and commencement of active range of motion. |