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Sport injuries in the paediatric and adolescent patient: a growing problem

Authors: Steven P. Kerssemakers, Anastasia N. Fotiadou, Milko C. de Jonge, Apostolos H. Karantanas, Mario Maas

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 5/2009

Abstract

With an increasing number of paediatric and adolescent athletes presenting with injuries due to overuse, a greater demand is put on clinicians and radiologists to assess the specific type of injury. Repetitive forces applied to the immature skeleton cause a different type of injury than those seen in adults due to the differences in vulnerability of the musculoskeletal system, especially at the site of the growth cartilage. Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors all play a role in the development of overuse injuries. MRI plays a key role in imaging overuse injuries due to its high potential for depicting cartilaginous and soft-tissue structures. Sport-specific biomechanics are described, since this knowledge is essential for adequate MRI assessment. An overview of several sport-related injuries is presented, based on anatomical location.

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Title: Sport injuries in the paediatric and adolescent patient: a growing problem
Authors: Steven P. Kerssemakers
Anastasia N. Fotiadou
Milko C. de Jonge
Apostolos H. Karantanas
Mario Maas
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1191-z

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