Ultrasound imaging for wrist and ankle injuries
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new ultrasound device that helps doctors see broken bones in the wrist, forearm, ankle, or lower leg, using sound waves instead of X-rays. If you are getting an X-ray for one of these injuries, your images may be checked with this new device to see if it works as well.
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Who can take part
- You are 5 years old or older.
- You have a recent injury to your wrist, forearm, ankle, or lower leg.
- You are scheduled for an X-ray of that area, or you had one in the past 48 hours.
- You speak English or Spanish.
- You do not have an open fracture, a large open wound, or a severely bent limb.
- You are not allergic to ultrasound gel.
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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