Ultrasound to spot broken bones in adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests how well a bedside ultrasound (POCUS) can find fractures in long bones like the arm or leg. It may help diagnose you faster and with less radiation than X-rays.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have symptoms of a broken bone, like pain, swelling, or trouble moving the area
- You are willing to sign a consent form to join the study
- You do not have an open fracture (bone coming through the skin)
- Your condition is stable (not an emergency that needs immediate surgery)
- You do not have a previous break in the same bone
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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