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Imaging Bone Injuries with Plain Film X-Ray

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Many unique features of the growing skeleton pose specific challenges in imaging skeletal trauma. Differences in the composition and development of the pediatric skeleton (as compared with adults) result in characteristic injuries and fractures. Imaging of these injuries typically begins with plain films, and most cases require no further radiologic evaluation. However, several other imaging modalities may be used in certain cases, depending on the clinical history, physical examination, and initial radiologic studies. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the most frequently used adjunctive imaging studies performed in pediatric patients with suspected skeletal trauma.

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    Michele Tonerini

  2. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Cisanello Hospital, Pisa, Italy

    Francesco Ruschi, Alessandra Scionti & Umberto Tani

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Tonerini, M., Ruschi, F., Scionti, A., Tani, U. (2015). Imaging Bone Injuries with Plain Film X-Ray. In: Miele, V., Trinci, M. (eds) Imaging Trauma and Polytrauma in Pediatric Patients. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08524-1_5

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