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Systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates immobilisation methods for ankle fractures in children, suggesting a need for clearer treatment recommendations.
Removable boots or braces offer a favourable alternative to cast immobilisation for low-risk paediatric ankle fractures. However, the necessity of rigid over soft immobilisation remains uncertain. A definitive RCT based on a core outcome set and cost-effective analyses is required to inform treatment recommendations.
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