Efficacy of Ultrasound in Evaluating Occult Fractures
Completed
- Conditions
- Fractures, Occult
- Registration Number
- NCT00367848
- Lead Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hadassah Medical Organization
🇮🇱Jerusalem, Israel