Table 1

Assessment schedule

Assessment	ER	Screening (at local trauma centre)	Intervention (within 2 weeks of trauma)		2 weeks		3 months	12 months
Assessment	ER	Screening (at local trauma centre)	Non-operative	Operative	Non-operative	Operative	3 months	12 months
Screening		X
Standard information		X
Informed consent		X
X-rays	X			X*	X	X	X	X
Randomisation		X
Baseline data		X
Treatment			X	X
Splint removal					(X)†	(X)†
Wound review						X
Physiotherapy					X	X
Extension strength								X
ROM							X	X
DASH							X	X
PREE							X	X
VAS pain							X	X
VAS satisfaction							X	X
Adverse event form†				(X)	(X)	(X)	(X)	(X)
Discontinuation form†					(X)	(X)	(X)	(X)

*Postoperatively.
†If required.
DASH, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire; PREE, patient-rated elbow evaluation; ROM, range of motion; VAS, visual analogue scale.