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Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology 12/2019

01-11-2019 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Musculoskeletal imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging of elbow injuries in children

Authors: Nancy A. Chauvin, Cristy N. Gustas-French

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 12/2019

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Abstract

Evaluating elbow injuries is challenging because of the complex anatomy of the joint. In children, injury patterns depend on the sports-specific mechanism as well as the stage of skeletal maturity. This article reviews the anatomy of the elbow and common injury patterns seen in children, with an emphasis on MRI and the throwing athlete. Imaging pitfalls specific to children are described.
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Metadata
Title
Magnetic resonance imaging of elbow injuries in children
Authors
Nancy A. Chauvin
Cristy N. Gustas-French
Publication date
01-11-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 12/2019
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-019-04454-w

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