Ultrasound in pediatric musculoskeletal disease: techniques and applications.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-2001
Abstract
The increased ratio of nonossified cartilage to bone in children makes ultrasound (US) a particularly suitable technique for evaluating pediatric musculoskeletal disorders. US allows the examiner to compare quickly and meticulously an affected to unaffected area of interest in different orthogonal planes without a need for sedation. Developmental dysplasia of the hip is the most common indication for pediatric musculoskeletal US. Sonography is also a cost-effective, useful, and complementary imaging tool for evaluating pediatric musculoskeletal trauma, inflammation-infection, and masses.
Volume
39
Issue
4
First Page
597
Last Page
618
ISSN
0033-8389
Published In/Presented At
Bellah R. (2001). Ultrasound in pediatric musculoskeletal disease: techniques and applications. Radiologic clinics of North America, 39(4), 597–ix. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70302-x
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
11549162
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article