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MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY 1/2017

01-03-2017 | Review

Pediatric musculoskeletal injuries: role of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging

Authors: C. L. Piccolo, M. Galluzzo, S. Ianniello, M. Trinci, A. Russo, E. Rossi, M. Zeccolini, A. Laporta, G. Guglielmi, V. Miele

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Special Issue 1/2017

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Abstract

Pediatric musculoskeletal system is particularly prone to traumatic and sports-related injuries, both acute and chronic, i.e., overuse injuries, because of inherent conditions of weakness, such as the open physis, representing the weakest aspect within the bone, the ligamentous supports and changing biomechanics. Being aware that a quick diagnosis is essential to preserve the good functionality of the limb involved, it is mandatory for the radiologist to recognize the most common patterns of these injuries, identifying those requiring a prompt surgery, as well as be confident with the technique performed, and be supported by an important background experience and knowledge skills.
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Metadata
Title
Pediatric musculoskeletal injuries: role of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging
Authors
C. L. Piccolo
M. Galluzzo
S. Ianniello
M. Trinci
A. Russo
E. Rossi
M. Zeccolini
A. Laporta
G. Guglielmi
V. Miele
Publication date
01-03-2017
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue Special Issue 1/2017
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-017-0452-5

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