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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2017; 21(03): 167-174
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1602416
Review Article
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Upper Limbs Trauma in Pediatrics

Claudia Lucia Piccolo
2   Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
,
Michele Galluzzo
3   Department of Emergency Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
,
Margherita Trinci
3   Department of Emergency Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
,
Stefania Ianniello
3   Department of Emergency Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
,
Michele Tonerini
4   Department of Emergency Radiology, Cisanello Hospital, Pisa, Italy
,
Giuseppe Guglielmi
5   Department of Radiology, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
,
Vittorio Miele
1   Department of Emergency Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Careggi, Florence, Italy
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01 June 2017 (online)

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Abstract

A correct interpretation of musculoskeletal imaging studies of children requires an in-depth knowledge of normal skeletal growth and physiologic changes in growing bones. During childhood the growing bones are more prone to acute and chronic injuries because of the imbalance between osseous structures and tendons and ligaments, so physeal injuries are the most commonly encountered types of lesions. This review addresses acute and chronic injuries involving the upper extremities in the pediatric population. These injuries may be subtle to recognize or atypical. The radiologist has to choose the most appropriate technique that can best recognize the problem and establish the correct diagnosis, thus avoiding diagnostic errors and potential delayed complications.

Keywords

children - musculoskeletal - physeal fractures - apophyseal fractures - chronic injuries