Pragmatic use of ultrasound in plaster room

J Clin Ultrasound. 2024 May;52(4):448-455. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23642. Epub 2024 Feb 13.

Abstract

X-ray represent gold standard to check reduction of fractures and dislocations. Sometimes plaster room is not equipped with C-arm or similar devices. Practical and focused use of ultrasound in plaster room cannot replace X-ray but may be a useful tool especially in tricky situations. We report three emblematic cases and we carry out a review of the literature.

Keywords: dislocations; fractures; plaster room; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Casts, Surgical*
  • Female
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ultrasonography* / methods