A meta-analysis on the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in pediatric distal forearm fractures.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric distal forearm fractures, comprising 30% of musculoskeletal injuries in children, are conventionally diagnosed using radiography. Ultrasound has emerged as a safer diagnostic tool, eliminating ionizing radiation, enabling bedside examinations with real-time imaging, and proving effective in non-hospital settings. The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound for detecting distal forearm fractures in the pediatric population. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted through a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases until October 1, 2023, following established guidelines. Eligible studies, reporting diagnostic accuracy measures of ultrasound in pediatric patients with distal forearm fract

SUBMITTER: Hassankhani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10994871 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature