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| Standard block | Infusion | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number randomised | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| Age (years) | |||
| Median (range) | 4 (1–13) | 6 (1–15) | 5 (1–15) |
| Sex, n (%) | |||
| Male | 15 (68) | 14 (78) | 29 (72.5) |
| Female | 7 (32) | 4 (22) | 11 (27.5) |
| Type of fracture, n (%) | |||
| Traumatic | 19 (86) | 16 (89) | 35 (87.5) |
| Pathological | 2 (9) | 1 (5.5) | 3 (7.5) |
| Other | 1 (5) | 1 (5.5) | 2 (5) |
| Side, n (%) | |||
| Right | 11 (50) | 10 (55.5) | 21 (52.5) |
| Left | 11 (50) | 8 (44.5) | 19 (47.5) |
| Managed in theatre | 1 (5) | 4 (22) | 5 (13) |
