Efficacy of Ultrasound in Evaluating Occult Fractures

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Fractures, Occult Fractures, Bone Fractures, Closed Wounds and Injuries

Age range

Up to 15 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Hadassah Medical Organization

Jerusalem, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Efficacy of Ultrasound in Evaluating Fractures in the Ankle and Foot in Children When the X-Ray Does Not Demonstrate Fractures.

Important dates

Study start: 2006
First posted: Aug 23, 2006
Registry last updated: May 20, 2008

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