New ultrasound could predict fractures without X-Rays
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This study tested a portable ultrasound device that uses sound waves to measure bone thickness and porosity in the arm and leg. Researchers compared it to standard X-ray bone density scans in 50 adults over age 50. The goal was to see if this radiation-free, low-cost tool could h…
Sponsor: Universidad de Valparaiso • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 17, 2026 05:03 UTC