Priority 11 from the Broken Bones of the Upper Limb in People over 50
| UNCERTAINTY: What is the best way to manage an upper limb fracture in people over 50 that does not need surgery? (JLA PSP Priority 11) | |
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| Overall ranking | 11 |
| JLA question ID | 0093/11 |
| Explanatory note | Not available |
| Evidence |
Handoll H & Brorson, S; Interventions for treating proximal humeral fractures in adults. Cochrane Systematic Review - Intervention Version published: 11 November 2015 Handoll HHG, Madhok R; Conservative interventions for treating distal radial fractures in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 2 |
| Health Research Classification System category | Injuries and Accidents |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | How important is it to use a sling after a wrist fracture - to reduce swelling? ~ How long should a distal radius fracture be in a cast? ~ Splints vs Plaster cast - which is best? ~ Why is one wrist in a cast while the other one is in a strapped? ~ Do I need to wear my sling at all times and how long for? ~ Is ability to function considered? |
| Submitted by | 53 Healthcare professionals, 54 x Patients, 2 x Carers/Relatives, 18 x Not stated |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0093 |
| PSP name | Broken Bones of the Upper Limb in People over 50 PSP |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 50 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 3 December 2018 |