Abstract
Pediatric upper extremity injuries, acute and chronic due to overuse, are commonly
encountered in the clinical setting. However, interpretation of imaging studies is
often challenging in pediatric patients because of changing postnatal skeletal development
and the broad spectrum of pathology that can potentially occur. This article discusses
normal skeletal development and the pathomechanics of skeletal injuries in pediatric
patients. It also outlines a framework for imaging as it pertains to the pediatric
upper extremity, with specific emphasis on acute and chronic injuries to the shoulder,
elbow, forearm, and wrist.
Keywords
shoulder - elbow - wrist - fracture - injury
