Ultrasound vs. CT: a safer way to check muscle health before hip surgery?
NCT ID NCT04126161
First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 18 people scheduled for hip replacement surgery. Researchers compared a simple, safe ultrasound of the thigh muscle to a standard CT scan to see if they could measure muscle quality just as well. The goal was to find a way to check muscle health without using radiation.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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