Full Description
Emergency Musculoskeletal Imaging in Children is a practical, concise, and easy-to-read guide to the radiologic workup of acute musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in children. The book is conveniently organized by anatomic site and covers all acute injuries and conditions of the upper and lower extremities encountered in the emergency room, outpatient clinic, and office. Close attention is also given to normal findings and anatomic variants that can mimic pathology. More than 600 MR, CT, ultrasound, and radiographic images complement the text.
Contents
General Considerations.- Infection/Inflammation and Infarction.- Tumors, Cysts and Tumor Mimickers.- Types of Fractures in Children.- Shoulder and Upper Arm Injuries of the Shoulder and Upper Humerus.- Elbow and Forearm.- Wrist and Hand.- Pelvis and Sacrum.- Hip and Femur/Femoral Shaft.- Knee and Leg.- Ankle and Foot.- Battered Child Syndrome/Non-Accidental Trauma.
