A Study To Compare Findings Between High Resolution USG And MRI In Non Traumatic Wrist Pain

Abstract

This study seeks to compare the diagnostic performance of HRUS and MRI in evaluating non-traumatic wrist pain. The goal is to assess whether HRUS can provide similar diagnostic accuracy to MRI, offering a more accessible and cost-effective option for patients and clinicians. By determining the clinical utility of HRUS, this research could contribute to improving diagnostic protocols for non-traumatic wrist pain and support more efficient management of wrist pathologies. The study did not involve multiple experimental or control groups. Instead, all participants underwent the same diagnostic procedures (HRUS and MRI) for evaluating wrist pain. This uniform approach ensured that the comparison of imaging modalities was based on a single cohort, making the analysis of diagnostic accuracy straightforward. While there were no separate groups, patients were categorized based on the severity and type of wrist pain and their imaging findings were categorized accordingly. Ultrasonography achieved 100% sensitivity and specificity for detecting tendinopathies, solid masses and CTS, with 98% accuracy for simple cystic lesions. MRI showed 100% sensitivity and specificity for detecting tendinopathies, TFCC injuries, ganglion cysts and solid masses.