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Ultrasound for Diagnosing Costochondral Joint Separation
Sponsor: Caner İşevi, MD
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of ultrasound in detecting costochondral joint separation in patients with blunt thoracic trauma. By comparing ultrasound findings to computed tomography (CT) results, the study seeks to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool. The results will help improve the diagnosis and management of costochondral injuries while minimizing radiation exposure. The study is a prospective, interventional trial conducted at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine.
Official title: Diagnostic Effectiveness of Ultrasound in Costochondral Joint Separation: A Prospective Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
51
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Ultrasound (USG)
The intervention involves the use of a portable ultrasound (USG) device to assess costochondral joint separation in patients with blunt thoracic trauma. The ultrasound examination will focus on detecting disruptions in the connection between the ribs and cartilage, providing a non-invasive, radiation-free diagnostic method. A 12-MHz linear transducer will be used to scan the rib area for fractures or separations. The findings will be compared to those of computed tomography (CT), considered the gold standard. This intervention is designed to evaluate the accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in this context.
Locations (1)
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)