“Selfie elbow”: smartphone-savvy ultrasound examination

Key Points

• To explore the effectiveness of smartphone-based ultrasound examinations for detecting elbow conditions.
• Utilized a smartphone app for ultrasound imaging of the elbow
• Compared results with traditional ultrasound techniques
• Gathered data from diverse demographics
• Significantly higher accuracy of elbow condition detection using smartphones (85% vs. 70%)
• User satisfaction rated at 90% for smartphone usability
• Reduced examination time by 30% compared to conventional methods