Ultrasound for diagnosing rib cartilage fractures
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if using an ultrasound at the bedside can help find and treat fractures in the rib cartilage after a chest injury. It may offer a quicker, safer way to diagnose these often-overlooked breaks.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You had a recent CT scan that shows a new chest wall injury, like a broken rib or cartilage.
- You are being treated at Sahlgrenska University Hospital for trauma.
- You do not have a spinal injury, severe head injury, or nerve/muscle problem that limits chest movement.
- Your injury was not caused by CPR.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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