ltrasonography for diagnosis of scaphoid fractures: A diagnostic prospective study.

Suspended

• Conditions: Scaphoid fractures; all types- distal pole (including distal articular surface and tuberosity)- waist- proximal pole

• Registration Number: NL-OMON25194
• Lead Sponsor: Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam - Departments of plastic-, reconstructive & handsurgery, traumatology and radiology

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Suspended
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

1. Clinical suspicion of a scaphoid fracture;

2. Normal hand/wrist radiographs;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Other fractures in the affected extremity;

2. Multi trauma patients;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the use of ultrasonography in detection of occult scaphoid fractures. Sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values for ultrasonography in comparison with a CT-scan.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Subanalysis of different fractures types:<br /><br>1. Proximal pole fractures;<br /><br>2. Waist fractures;<br /><br>3. Distal pole fractures.