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Ultrasonographic diagnosis of the posterior cruciate ligament injury in a 4-year-old child: a case report

Authors: Nuri Karabay, Tahir Sadik Sugun, Tulgar Toros

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 5/2009

Abstract

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury is a rare condition in children. We report a 4-year-old child with an isolated rupture of PCL in which diagnosis is made by ultrasonography (US). Magnetic resonance imaging is highly sensitive and specific in the diagnosis of PCL injuries and provides useful information about other potentially injured structures, but PCL can also be evaluated sonographically. Findings that should be looked for include enlargement or focal disruption of the ligament by comparison with the contralateral normal PCL. US may be a useful examination tool in children with a suspected PCL injury.

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Title: Ultrasonographic diagnosis of the posterior cruciate ligament injury in a 4-year-old child: a case report
Authors: Nuri Karabay
Tahir Sadik Sugun
Tulgar Toros
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-008-0755-9

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