Radiation-Free fracture checks for kids? ultrasound put to the test

This study asks whether a simple ultrasound scan can safely and accurately track how well a child's broken bone is healing, compared with the standard X-ray. Children with fractures often need several X-rays during recovery, exposing them to small amounts of radiation. The trial will enroll 1,200 children with certain fractures and add a brief ultrasound exam at routine follow-ups, using a scoring system called PLUS. The goal is to see if ultrasound findings match X-ray results closely enough to reduce future radiation exposure without compromising care.