Fracture Ultrasound in Kids Wirst Trial (FRUSKI-Wrist)

David Troxler815 enrolled

Overview

This is a multicenter combined diagnostic accuracy study and observational prospective cohort. Part one aims to confirm non-inferiority of POCUS for the detection of distal forearm fractures compared to X-ray. Part two aims to confirm non-inforiority of POCUS compared to x-ray for the detection of potentially unstable forearm fractures needing follow up imaging.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

815

Conditions

Fractures in Children

Interventions

POCUSDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Ultrasound screening of the distal forearm.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting to the emergency room of a study hospital with an acute trauma to the wrist and suspected fracture of the wrist consulted by a trained study examiner. * Age 0-18 years Depending on the result Exclusion Criteria: * Patient needing immediate medical attention (triage score 1 or 2) as well as severely displaced or open fractures or neurovascular compromise distally to the suspected fracture. * Patient with imaging studies obtained prior to the emergency room visit * Patient with prior fracture of the affected wrist within the last 24 months * Patient refusing participation / missing informed consent.

Locations (1)

Kinderspital zentralschweiz

Lucerne, Switzerland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Fracture yes/no as final diagnosis

Time frame: at 4 weeks from inclusion

Possible unstable fracture as final diagnosis

Time frame: 4 weeks from inclusion

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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