Determining whether a bone fracture is healed is one of the most important and fundamental
clinical determinations made in orthopaedics. However, there are currently no standardized …

A fundamental issue in clinical orthopaedics is the determination of when a fracture is
united. However, there are no established “gold standards,” nor standardized methods for …

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Objectives The radiographic union score for tibial (RUST) fractures was developed by
Whelan et al to assess the healing of tibial fractures following intramedullary nailing. In the …

Ultrasound imaging is widely used to evaluate the neuromusculoskeletal system, and
recently, a particular interest is mounting in assessing the bone tissue and fractures …

The elbow, a synovial hinge joint, is a common site of disease. Ultrasonography (US) has
become an important imaging modality for evaluating pathologic conditions of the elbow …

Study Objective To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for detecting distal
forearm fractures. Methods A systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis was …

In the diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders, there are several applications where both
ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be considered viable alternatives …

Fracture nonunion causes considerable patient morbidity and an associated burden to
society. Traditional reliance on radiographs to monitor union has limitations as bridging …

Objectives The aim of this study was to review the current evidence and future application for
the role of diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound in fracture management. Methods A review …