3D Ultrasound in Hemophilic Ankles

Can Ultrasound "See" What Clinicians Cannot in Hemophilic Arthropathy? Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Physical Examination Perspectives

The study examines whether a mechanical arm ultrasound system provides diagnostic accuracy comparable to expert-performed full ultrasound for detecting key joint components and whether it can reduce acquisition variability without compromising accuracy, as measured by false-positive and false-negative rates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of hemophilia A or B or other bleeding disorders
• Cooperative patients
• Previous study joint bleed (by history) or suspicion of an acute joint bleed

Exclusion Criteria:

• Co-morbid chronic illnesses causing osteoarticular findings
• MRI contraindications