The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in determining the reduction success of distal radius fractures

The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in determining the reduction success of distal radius fractures

Objective: We evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of bedside ultrasound (US) for determining the success of reduction of displaced distal radius fractures. In addition, we determined the ability of US to diagnose causes of unsuccessful reduction. Methods: In a prospective, double-blind fashion...

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Main Authors: Ozgur Bozkurt, Murat Ersel, Funda Karbek Akarca, Sercan Yalcinli, Sadiye Midik, Levent Kucuk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-09-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452247317302455

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