Diagnostic Performance of Ultrasound for Primary Survey of Traumatic Long Bone Fractures

Long bone fractures are among the most traumatic patients seen in emergency departments. Using ultrasound to diagnose long bone fractures can reduce the risk of complications occurring During the primary and secondary survey.

The diagnosis of long bone fractures is traditionally accomplished through plain radiographs taken at perpendicular angles to each other.

Because of the resources required for radiographic capability, X-ray can be inaccessible in rural or remote areas, or in hospital during break time, In settings where a radiography technologist is not present on-site or in patient have conditions do for him limitations movement Using ultrasound machines to do patient examination can be performed earlier of assessment, and at the bedside, reducing diagnostic delays and time to initiation of management. Additional Advantages of Ultrasound include its simplicity, portability, repeatability, and its lack of ionizing radiation. Using ultrasound technology don't need equipment for lead protectors on health care providers, as well as the harmful effects to patients of ionizing radiation and safe to use with pregnant patients in the first and second trimester.

However, this technique can be impractical because the training necessary for the use of this technology Diagnosis of long bone fractures in primary assessment can decrease risk of complications such as shock, bleeding, swelling, embolism compartment syndrome, vascular or neurological damage and patient's transposition related change shape and type of a fracture. that complications can lead to life-threatening conditions up to death specifically in geriatric and paediatric Patients