Sensitivity and Specificity of Ultrasonography in Early Diagnosis of Metatarsal Bone Stress Fractures: A Pilot Study of 37 Patients

Abstract

In cases of normal radiographs, US is indicated in the diagnosis of metatarsal bone stress fractures, as it is a low cost, noninvasive, rapid, and easy technique with good sensitivity and specificity. From these data, we propose a new imaging algorithm including US.