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ID
Source
Health condition
Scaphoid fractures; all types
- distal pole (including distal articular surface and tuberosity)
- waist
- proximal pole
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
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
Subanalysis of different fractures types:
1. Proximal pole fractures;
2. Waist fractures;
3. Distal pole fractures.
Background summary
N/A
Study objective
Ultrasonography can be used for detection of occult scaphoid fractures.
Study design
1. Initial presentation at emergency room;
2. Within 7 - 10 days after presentation at emergency room.
Intervention
Ultrasonography of wrist and subsequently a wrist CT.
Afdeling Plastische-, reconstructieve- en handchirurgie<br>
Meibergdreef 9
D.S.P. Heidsieck
Amsterdam 1105 AZ
The Netherlands
+31 (0)6 43034103
d.heidsieck@gmail.com
Afdeling Plastische-, reconstructieve- en handchirurgie<br>
Meibergdreef 9
D.S.P. Heidsieck
Amsterdam 1105 AZ
The Netherlands
+31 (0)6 43034103
d.heidsieck@gmail.com
Inclusion criteria
1. Clinical suspicion of a scaphoid fracture;
2. Normal hand/wrist radiographs;
3. Age > 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
1. Other fractures in the affected extremity;
2. Multi trauma patients;
3. Open fractures of the hand;
4. Pregnancy;
5. Insufficient understanding of written and spoken Dutch language.
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| NTR-new | NL3608 |
| NTR-old | NTR3767 |
| Other | ABR : 43332 |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN wordt niet meer aangevraagd. |