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. 2017 Jun;158(24):944-948.
doi: 10.1556/650.2017.30763.

[Ultrasonographic diagnosis of distal pediatric forearm fractures]

[Article in Hungarian]
Marcell Varga  1 , Nikolett Gáti  1 , Erika Kalóz  1 , Zsuzsanna Bíró  1 , Csenge Szeverényi  2 , Dániel Kardos  3 , Gergő Józsa  3
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[Ultrasonographic diagnosis of distal pediatric forearm fractures]

[Article in Hungarian]
Marcell Varga et al. Orv Hetil. 2017 Jun.

Abstract

Introduction and aim: The aim of our prospective study was to evaluate the effectivity of sonographic diagnosis of pediatric wrist fractures and analyzing the results of two pediatric musculoskeletal centers.

Method: Between 2011 January and 2015 December 467 children aged 0-15 with closed wrist injuries and open growth plates were sonographically and radiologically evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon or a resident in trainee. Sonography was performed immediately after physical examination with linear probes of 7-14 Mhz frequency. Results were compared to conventional two plane wrist x-rays.

Results: We found 97 sensitivity and 96 specificity of the sonographic evaluation. Fractures with dislocations and more serious clinical consequences were never missed.

Conclusion: Musculoskeletal ultrasound is a very effective tool in daily routine for diagnosing or excluding pediatric wrist fractures. Orv Hetil. 2017; 158(24): 944-948.

Keywords: csuklótörés; gyermekkor; pediatric; sonography; ultrahang; wrist fracture.

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