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Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Syndesmotic (High Ankle) Sprains: A DTA Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
2026-07-16
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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background: Syndesmotic (high ankle) sprains are less common than lateral ankle injuries but can cause prolonged disability if missed. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a rapid bedside tool, yet its diagnostic accuracy for syndesmotic injuries has not been systematically evaluated. <h4>Objective:</h4> To assess the diagnostic performance of POCUS for detecting syndesmotic...
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-10368659/v1
