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Date of Award

Spring 2020

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Diana Noller

Second Advisor

ToriAnn Yetter

Abstract

Radiographic imaging is frequently used to evaluate potential fractures; however, it can expose the body to harmful ionizing radiation that can lead to radiation-associated cancer, particularly in pediatric patients. Research has shown that ultrasound is an effective way to assess bone fractures when compared with the traditional gold standard of radiography. In addition, ultrasound can be used in rural or medically underserved areas without immediate access to radiography. This review analyzes the efficacy of ultrasound (I) in detecting bone fractures (O) in patients under the age of 25 (P) compared to the gold standard of radiography (C).

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Poster Presentation Meredith Behr.pdf (14042 kB)

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Efficacy of Ultrasound Compared to Radiography in the Detection of Bone Fractures in Patients under the Age of 25

Radiographic imaging is frequently used to evaluate potential fractures; however, it can expose the body to harmful ionizing radiation that can lead to radiation-associated cancer, particularly in pediatric patients. Research has shown that ultrasound is an effective way to assess bone fractures when compared with the traditional gold standard of radiography. In addition, ultrasound can be used in rural or medically underserved areas without immediate access to radiography. This review analyzes the efficacy of ultrasound (I) in detecting bone fractures (O) in patients under the age of 25 (P) compared to the gold standard of radiography (C).