Efficacy of Ultrasound in Evaluating Occult Fractures

Hadassah Medical Organization50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study is to examine the efficacy and accuracy of Ultrasound in evaluating occult fractures. We want to examine it on children that suffer from suspected fractures of the foot and ankle and the results of the x-ray are either negative or inconclusive.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Fractures, Occult

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMax age: 15 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * boys and girls aged \<=15 years * suspected fracture of the wrist or ankle (no later than one week after the injury) * negative or inconclusive x-ray Exclusion Criteria: * unwillingness to sign informed consent

Locations (1)

Hadassah Medical Organization

Jerusalem, Israel

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