Follow-up
fracture, loss of reduction
Initially, the aim was that the casting period would last for 5 weeks. The cast was only changed if there were problems with the cast or patient has symptoms related to the cast or if the patient was operated. Follow-up appointments were arranged at 1, 2, and 5 weeks after sustaining the fracture. For some patients, this arrangement was compromised due to loss of reduction and subsequent operative treatment before the end of the intended casting period. Operative treatment was performed after discussion with the patient and consultation with upper extremity surgeons. Guided physiotherapy was introduced when required.Each participating hospital organized an additional follow-up visit at 3 months after the fracture. For research purposes, the questionnaires completed at 12 and 24 months were collected by Tampere University Hospital personnel. The complete assessment table of the protocol is provided in the study protocol, Raittio et al. [