SGEM#510: Take this Broken Radius and just Cast It.

About this episode

This episode discusses the non-surgical casting approach for children with severely displaced distal radial fractures.

Reference: Perry DC, et al. Non-surgical casting versus surgical reduction for children with severely displaced distal radial fractures (the CRAFFT Study): a multicentre, randomised, controlled non-inferiority trial and economic evaluation. Lancet April 2026. Date: May 8, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Andrew (Andy) Tagg is an Emergency Physician with a special interest in education and lifelong learning. […] The post SGEM#510: Take this Broken Radius and just Cast It. first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine .

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ken Milne

Guest: Dr. Andrew (Andy) Tagg

Topics covered

• casting
• distal radial fractures
• emergency medicine
• pediatric care
• surgical reduction
• non-surgical treatment

Keywords

• broken radius
• casting
• distal radial fractures
• emergency medicine
• pediatric fractures
• surgical reduction
• CRAFFT Study

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lancet

Books & works: CRAFFT Study

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