The Journal of hand surgery
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Comparative Study
Hematoma block versus sedation for the reduction of distal radius fractures in children.
To determine which mode of anesthesia, hematoma block (HB) or procedural sedation (PS), was preferable for distal radius fracture (DRF) reduction in children. ⋯ Use of HB for the reduction of pediatric DRFs provided radiographic alignment, patient satisfaction, and pain control comparable with that of PS, while significantly decreasing ED time and resources.