Diagnostic Protocol Of Painful Hip

November 28, 2010 updated by: Hadassah Medical Organization
Nondisplaced hip fractures may be radiographically occult and require MRI or single photon emission CT bone scintigraphy for accurate diagnosis. Both examinations are expensive and are not readily available in many hospitals. Ultrasound (US) examination is relatively inexpensive and preliminary data had demonstrated its efficacy in detecting occult fractures in other sites. Our objective is to evaluate US examination as a screening tool for occult hip fractures in posttraumatic painful hips in the elderly.

Study Overview

Status

Suspended

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

40 years to 85 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients that are admitted to the ER after trauma.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Men and women above 40 years old
  2. Trauma to the hip .
  3. Extreme difficulty in walking or inability to step on the leg, following sensitivity in the hip joint area after local pressure or in a movement.
  4. X ray of the pelvis aimed to the suspected hip joint (including AP lateral position and internal rotation) does not demonstrate fracture in the joint or the pelvis.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. None

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 3, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 3, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

March 4, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 30, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 28, 2010

Last Verified

October 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SAF03-HMO-CTIL

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