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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).
Recommended Citation
Behr, Meredith, "Efficacy of Ultrasound Compared to Radiography in the Detection of Bone Fractures in Patients under the Age of 25" (2020). Capstone Showcase. 7.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2020/pa/7
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).