Ultrasound as an adjunct to radiography in minor musculoskeletal pediatric trauma
Joint Authors
Menassa Musa, Lina
Abi Khalil, Samir
Haddad Zabuni, Suha
Rukuz, Sami
Smayra, Tariq
Hashim, Kamal
Awn, Noel J.
Ghussayn, Michel A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 59, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2011), pp.70-74, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2011-06-30
Country of Publication
Lebanon
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Purpose : To assess the value of ultrasound as an adjunct to radiography in minor musculoskeletal pediatric trauma.
Methods : Fifty children with 53 suspected fractures were referred for upper and / or lower limbs X-rays, followed by ultrasound.
On radiography, we noted presence of fracture, of soft tissue thickening, or absence of any lesion.
On ultrasound, we noted presence of fracture, of soft tissue lesion, or absence of lesions.
Results : A fracture was seen on both examinations in 25 patients with 28 fractures.
In 4 patients where only soft tissue thickening was seen on radiography, ultrasound showed fracture in 1 patient, hematoma in 1 patient and was normal in 2 patients.
In another patient with a doubtful diagnosis of fracture on radiography, ultrasound was normal.
In 20 patients with normal X-rays, ultrasound showed fracture in 6 patients, hematoma in 7 patients and was normal in 7 patients.
Conclusion : Ultrasound was helpful as an adjunct to radiography, it yielded additional bone (7 / 50 patients) and soft tissue (8 / 50 patients) diagnostic information in 30 % of patients.
However, ultrasound remains operator-dependent and can be used only in particular circumstances, especially in children with normal X-rays and a high index of clinical suspicion for an occult or subradiological fracture.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abi Khalil, Samir& Haddad Zabuni, Suha& Rukuz, Sami& Smayra, Tariq& Menassa Musa, Lina& Awn, Noel J.…[et al.]. 2011. Ultrasound as an adjunct to radiography in minor musculoskeletal pediatric trauma. Journal Médical Libanais،Vol. 59, no. 2, pp.70-74.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Awn, Noel J.…[et al.]. Ultrasound as an adjunct to radiography in minor musculoskeletal pediatric trauma. Journal Médical Libanais Vol. 59, no. 2 (2011), pp.70-74.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-380239
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abi Khalil, Samir& Haddad Zabuni, Suha& Rukuz, Sami& Smayra, Tariq& Menassa Musa, Lina& Awn, Noel J.…[et al.]. Ultrasound as an adjunct to radiography in minor musculoskeletal pediatric trauma. Journal Médical Libanais. 2011. Vol. 59, no. 2, pp.70-74.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-380239
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 74
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BIM-380239