The SCIENCE trial investigated the optimal treatment for medial epicondyle fractures in children, which account for around 10% of paediatric elbow injuries. The study aimed to compare surgical and non-surgical approaches, though the full results are not yet available. The management of these fractures remains a subject of ongoing debate, with uncertainty around the indications for surgical intervention.
[Comment] The SCIENCE trial: surgery or not for medial epicondyle fractures
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