Fracture Ultrasound in Kids Wirst Trial (FRUSKI-Wrist)

Fracture Ultrasound in Kids Wirst Trial (FRUSKI-Wrist)

This is a multicenter combined diagnostic accuracy study and observational prospective cohort.

Part one aims to confirm non-inferiority of POCUS for the detection of distal forearm fractures compared to X-ray.

Part two aims to confirm non-inforiority of POCUS compared to x-ray for the detection of potentially unstable forearm fractures needing follow up imaging.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients presenting to the emergency room of a study hospital with an acute trauma to the wrist and suspected fracture of the wrist consulted by a trained study examiner.
• Age 0-18 years Depending on the result

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient needing immediate medical attention (triage score 1 or 2) as well as severely displaced or open fractures or neurovascular compromise distally to the suspected fracture.
• Patient with imaging studies obtained prior to the emergency room visit
• Patient with prior fracture of the affected wrist within the last 24 months
• Patient refusing participation / missing informed consent.