Status:
UNKNOWN
Ultrasound as a Diagnostic Tool for Occult Hip Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
Hadassah Medical Organization
Conditions:
Occult Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
40+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to measure the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound exam of the hip in diagnosing occult hip fractures.
Detailed Description
Introduction: Most hip fractures are diagnosed by history, physical examination and confirmed by plain radiographs. When initial X-rays are negative or equivocal, and there is a clinical suspicion of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients aged 40 years or older, with suspected hip fracture but normal plain X-rays
Exclusion
- Patients younger than 40 years and with contra-indications for MRI scan
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00274196
Start Date
February 1 2006
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
November 14 2007
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Hadassah Medical Organization
Jerusalem, Israel