Rib-Tickling test: Doctors' fingers vs. ultrasound!
NCT ID NCT04066166
First seen Apr 28, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026
Summary
This study checked how accurately a practitioner can feel a rib through the skin (palpation) compared to using ultrasound imaging. 44 adults with ribs took part. The goal was to see if manual touch is reliable for guiding dry needling of deep shoulder muscles.
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