Ultrasound for diagnosis of scaphoid fractures

Authors
Munk, B Bolvig, L Kroner, K Christiansen, T Borris, L Boe, S
Citation
B. Munk et al., Ultrasound for diagnosis of scaphoid fractures, J HAND S-BR, 25B(4), 2000, pp. 369-371
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY-BRITISH AND EUROPEAN VOLUME
ISSN journal
02667681 → ACNP
Volume
25B
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
369 - 371
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-7681(200008)25B:4<369:UFDOSF>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
We investigated the diagnostic value of two different ultrasound scanning m ethods for the early diagnosis of acute scaphoid fractures. Fifty-seven pat ients with ten scaphoid fractures were assessed within a week of injury. Th e accuracy of the ultrasound assessment was 84% and its specificity was 91% . However, its sensitivity was only 50%, We conclude that ultrasound examin ation is unreliable for the diagnosis of acute scaphoid fractures.