Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound versus X-ray for distal forearm fractures in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ioannis DelniotisVangelis BontinisKiriakos KtenidisElena E DrakonakiNikiforos GalanisPublished in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2024)
Our study indicates that ultrasound exhibits exceptionally high accuracy in the detection of distal forearm fractures in children and adolescents. It can be employed safely to either confirm or rule out a fracture, thus circumventing the need for potentially harmful radiation exposure in this vulnerable population. Future research endeavors should focus on establishing a universally accepted protocol for training and scanning methods to standardize practices and eliminate disparities in diagnostic procedures.