Efficacy of Ultrasound in Evaluating Occult Fractures

Hadassah Medical Center

Status: Completed

Conditions: Fractures, Occult

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT00367848

SIM001- HMO-CTIL

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: Under 15 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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