Ultrasound Measurement of Traumatic Scar and Skin Thickness: A Scoping Review of Evidence Across the Translational Pipeline of Research-to-Practice

    April 2024 in “ BMJ Open ”
    Brandon Meikle, Megan Simons, Tamsin Mahoney, Tristan Reddan, Bryan Dai, Roy Kimble, Zephanie Tyack
    TLDR Standardized ultrasound methods are needed for measuring scar thickness in clinical practice.
    The scoping review analyzed 118 records involving 5,213 participants to assess ultrasound methods for measuring traumatic scar and skin thickness. It found that B-mode ultrasound, particularly high-frequency, is commonly used, but there is a lack of standardization in methods, affecting the validity of clinical decision-making and hindering study comparisons. The review highlights the need for standardized protocols to improve the integration of ultrasound in clinical practice for scar assessment. It also identifies a translational gap from research to practice and calls for further research to address evidence gaps, such as the criterion validity of ultrasound and training requirements for assessors.
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